Bell Ringer

Location:  MS Gulf Coast – Biloxi/Gulfport, MS

About this opportunity:

Participates in the work required to successfully complete the seasonal fund raising program of The Salvation Army commonly referred to as Red Kettle program. Rings a small hand bell and is responsible for maintaining a red kettle location. 

Key responsibilities:

• Adhere to the standards outlined in the Bell Ringer orientation package.
• Ring a small hand bell at a kettle location greeting passersby amicably.
• Maintain kettle area according to the standards set in the orientation package and/or location manager directions
• Attend kettle workers meetings as scheduled.
• Assist kettle coordinator with setting up and taking down kettle stands

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to work assigned schedule which may vary due to the requirements of the job.

Able to stand on location for extended period of time.

Work requires being outdoors all day with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust , dirt, etc.

Employee Benefits

• None

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information: Position is seasonal - November 16, 2024 - December 24, 2024.

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

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Application Submittal Period:  October 7, 2024 – October 31, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!