Christmas Driver

Salvation Army Careers • Lewiston, ID

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Kettle Driver works for The Salvation Army’s Lewiston Corps during the Christmas season. The role drives bell ringers, kettle stands, collection buckets, and supplies to scheduled locations, and performs other Christmas-related driving duties, including food and toy pickups. The position is temporary and non-exempt, with work scheduled Monday through Saturday, including some split shifts, for approximately 15 hours per week. The anticipated work period is November 20 through December 24. Work is in person at various local jobsites.

The driver reviews the daily kettle schedule, gathers supplies, transports or meets bell ringers at their posts, and helps with scheduling as needed. The driver instructs and checks on bell ringers, records observed violations, collects buckets and equipment at the end of shifts, and promptly reports problems to the Commanding Officers. Other duties may be assigned.

The role requires a valid in-state driver’s license, completion of The Salvation Army’s in-house driving test and motor vehicle records check, and passing a criminal background check. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of related experience are preferred. Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds, along with sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and reaching. Some work may take place outdoors in inclement weather and involve discomfort from weather, noise, rain, snow, dust, or dirt.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid in-state driver’s license.
• Must pass The Salvation Army’s in-house driving test and motor vehicle records check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform the listed physical activities.
• Must be able to understand written information and access and produce information from a computer.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily kettle schedule provided by the Commanding Officers.
• Gather supplies needed at locations, including buckets, bells, and aprons.
• Drive the daily route to deliver bell ringers or meet them at assigned posts.
• Assist with forming the daily worker schedule when requested by the Commanding Officers.
• Provide input about results and observations that may affect bell ringers’ work.
• Instruct bell ringers on their responsibilities, including staying at their assigned location, ringing the bell, and taking required breaks and lunch.
• Perform welfare checks of bell ringers during their shifts as directed.
• Record observed violations of bell ringers’ duties.
• Collect each shift’s bucket and secure equipment no longer needed by the bell ringer.
• Report problems immediately to the Commanding Officers.
• Perform other Christmas-related driving duties, including food and toy collection pickups, and other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED