Kettle Worker

Overview

Position:  Kettle Worker

Location:   Corps; Wilmington, DE; 401 Shipley Street

Availability of Position:   Seasonal

Schedule:  November 14, 2026-December 24, 2026; 10am-9pm, various dates and schedules available

Reporting Relationship:Corps Officers 

Salary and Grade:   $15.00 per hour; 71 Non-Exempt

Position Overview:

The Kettle Worker is to assist with the annual Salvation Army kettle effort, including, standing kettles to collect donations and ensure that the kettle is protected until pick-up by the Corps Officer or official kettle personnel.

Responsibilities

Description of Position:  

• Collects proceeds as directed from kettle donors.
• Collects proceeds from shoppers, merchants and other donators.
• Informs Corps Officer of problems, issues and complaints during the kettle season..

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:    

• High school diploma/GED
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent Social skills a plus.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by Delaware’s Beau Biden Law based on information found on the SBI and FBI Criminal Record Checks.
• Must have an understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.   

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on October 22. 2026_____________________________________________________________

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

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 of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2696

Compensation: 15 to 15 (USD)