Christmas Kettle Worker
Description
The Salvation Army is looking for outgoing, personable, and self-motivated individuals who want to make a positive impact in their community. If you love the art of conversation, can engage the public and inspire them to donate to the cause, then you should join our team as a Christmas Kettle Host. Every dollar raised through this program goes back into the community to help feed, clothe, and shelter those in need, while helping others escape violence and addiction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Host Kettle location and engage with public to encourage donations
- Great and thank Donors courteously
- Respond to donor / public questions and or make appropriate referral to the Kettle Coordinator; report any issues or concerns to Coordinator
- Network with store or property personnel / staff
- Manage kettle supply inventory and request supplies when necessary
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience/ Required Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, positive working attitude
- Sensitivity to social issues within our community
- Highly accountable, may be required to work different shifts, ie afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.
- Ability to work independently & part of a team
- Ability to stand for 6 hours, (may increase as per Kettle Campaign requires)
- Local travel is associated with this position.
- Required to ware appropriate Salvation Army Identification
HOURS: This is a temporary seasonal position. Hours may vary. Weekend and afternoons availability.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to:
- Attend a Kettle Host training session
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Fundraising experience.
- Multiple languages an asset
