Bell Ringer

This position will require you to fill out an application on site. Please visit The Salvation Army St Joseph at 602 Messanie St or call 816-232-5824 to complete your application.

Job Objective: To represent The Salvation Army by ringing bell at assigned kettle location in order to raise needed funds for theservices provided to individuals and families.

• Ring the bell continuously while stationed at the kettle location
• Greet public as they pass the kettle location
• Becordial and polite to the public; smile, make eye contact, and greet people with "Thank you", "Merry Christmas", or other appropriate greeting
• Report to work promptly as scheduled
• Wear bell ringing apron while working which identifies employee as a Salvation Army bell nnger
• Work in all weather conditions
• Remain at the kettle location during the entire shift except during approved breaks; one 15 minute break will be allowed every 4 hours; a 30 minute break will be allowed for shifts of 6 or more hours
• Assume responsibility for kettle, stand and bell at assigned location
• Call supervisor on duty if Bell Ringer needs to leave shift early for any reason
• Remain at work site until relieved of duties by another Salvation Anny staff member
• Represent The Salvation Army by dressing and behaving appropriately
• Remain alert and aware of surroundings, never taking the kettle off the stand
• All monetary donations must be placed into kettle by the donor themselves; Bell Ringers are not to handle cash or coins
• Follow Corps policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Leave kettle unattended unless on break
• Possess or use tobacco, gum, alcohol weapons or illegal drugs
• Eat or beon cell phone or text while ringing bell
• Be distracted (conversations with friends, shopping, etc.)
• Use profanity or become argumentative with the public
• Take money for personal use
• Fail to follow all procedures and policies

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent desired, but not required

Experience: Previously working with the public is desired

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be dependable
• Must be able to demonstrate a friendly, cheerful attitude
• Must be able to adapt to changing job situations/priorities
• Must be clean, neat and well groomed

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical/Other Requirements: Include speaking, hearing and vision; manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; lifting, pulling and pushing materials up to 25 pounds; standing for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perfonn the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: None

Working Conditions: This position requires attending to a kettle stand for long periods of time, be based outside in all kinds of weather, and may require some light physical work.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel ofJesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.