Christmas Driver

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Chicago, IL
•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Driver provides transportation and coordination for kettle season, transporting Bell Ringers and kettles to and from sites and supporting safe, orderly daily operations. The role helps maintain equipment and worker presentation, provides worker badges, logs pickup and drop-off times, conducts site checks, assists with counting donations as needed, and secures monies. The employee coordinates disciplinary concerns with Corps Officers and ensures assignment procedures are followed. The position works under the general supervision of Corps Officers, with some freedom to plan, schedule, and carry out responsibilities within established policies and guidelines. The driver interacts with contacts inside and outside The Salvation Army and represents its mission. Work may take place in an office or outdoors, with noise levels ranging from low to high and exposure to all types of weather, including severe conditions. Light physical work is required, including lifting at least 25 pounds, driving, and setting up kettle equipment.

Requirements

  • One year of related experience and good knowledge of the area.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Clearance of The Salvation Army MVR check.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
  • Ability to use diplomacy and good judgment when working with others.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude and flexibility in response to changing situations and priorities.
  • Ability to work with money.
  • Willingness to promote The Salvation Army's mission.
  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
  • Ability to drive and set up kettle equipment.
  • Ability to work in all types of weather, including severe conditions.
  • Close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.
  • Ability to treat donors, contacts, and colleagues with respect and dignity, without discrimination.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

  • Transport Bell Ringers and kettles to and from sites.
  • Help maintain equipment and check that kettle workers are clean and presentable.
  • Provide badges to workers when dropping them off.
  • Coordinate disciplinary problems with Corps Officers.
  • Log Bell Ringer drop-off and pickup times on the route sheet.
  • Conduct periodic site checks throughout the day to ensure workers are working.
  • Assist with daily counting of monies as needed.
  • Secure monies at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with procedures related to assignments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, staff, visitors, and donors.
  • Keep Corps Officers informed about critical issues and adhere to policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability, and life insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 403(b) retirement accounts.
  • Company-funded defined contribution pension plan.
  • Generous time-off policies.
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