Christmas Kettle Driver/Bell Ringer
About The Position
The Kettle Driver supports The Salvation Army’s seasonal Christmas programs by transporting bell ringers, kettle stands, collection buckets, and related supplies to scheduled locations. The role also involves driving for food and toy pickups and performing other duties assigned by the Commanding Officer. When not driving, the employee may monitor a kettle location, help protect the kettle and collected funds, and support bell ringers during their shifts. This is a temporary, seasonal, non-exempt position running approximately from November 20 through December 24. Work is scheduled Monday through Saturday, with some split shifts, for up to 40 hours per week. The role reports to the Corps Officer and is directed by the Commanding Officers.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Montana State driver’s license.
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed driver.
- Pass The Salvation Army’s in-house driving test and motor vehicle records check.
- Be willing to lift 30 pounds continually and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Be able to operate a motor vehicle and pallet jack.
- Be able to operate a telephone and understand, use, and respond to written information.
- Be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Be able to perform all assigned tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Review the daily kettle schedule and gather supplies, including buckets, bells, and aprons.
- Drive routes to deliver bell ringers to their assigned locations or meet them at their posts.
- Transport food, toys, and other items as directed by the Commanding Officer.
- Monitor a kettle at an assigned location when not driving, ensuring it is not left unattended and following procedures for the security and accountability of the kettle and funds.
- Assist with the formation of daily worker schedules as needed and provide observations that may affect bell ringers’ work.
- Instruct bell ringers on their responsibilities, locations, and required breaks and lunch periods.
- Conduct welfare checks of bell ringers as directed and note observed violations of their duties.
- Collect kettle buckets and secure equipment at the end of each location shift.
- Report problems promptly to the Commanding Officers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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