Seasonal Kettle Driver

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Granite City, IL

16h

About The Position

The Salvation Army Granite City, Illinois is hiring a seasonal, full-time Kettle Driver for the Christmas season. This hourly position pays $15.00 per hour. The role supports the Salvation Army’s mission by transporting Bell Ringers, equipment, and donations during the Bell Ringing Campaign. The employee is expected to comply with applicable Salvation Army, federal, state, and local policies and standards. The Kettle Driver transports Bell Ringers and equipment to and from kettle sites, records work and Bell Ringer times, reports absences, and transports money for deposit as directed. The role also involves checking kettle sites, coordinating drop-off and pick-up locations with location managers, ensuring Bell Ringers are presentable and equipped, conducting site checks, assisting with time sheets and money counting, and securely handling funds. The driver partners with the Kettle Coordinator or Corps Officer on disciplinary matters and maintains confidentiality and compliance with Safe from Harm guidelines. The position requires professional, courteous communication and conduct that fosters positive relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors. Bell Ringer work time is recorded from the scheduled start and end times or actual times worked, whichever results in less time. Travel time to and from kettle locations is unpaid for Bell Ringers with assigned locations who choose a free ride from the Corps, but paid for those without assigned locations who report to the Corps. The driver records their own time in ADP from departure from the Corps until return.

Requirements

Good driving record.
One year of related experience.
Proficient knowledge of roads in the designated territory.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
Valid, appropriate driver’s license: Class E for Missouri or Class D for Illinois.
Must pass the Salvation Army MVR check.

Responsibilities

Transport Bell Ringers, kettles, aprons, badges, bells, stands, and donations to and from kettle sites.
Record the driver’s work time in ADP from departure from the Corps until return.
Record Bell Ringer work times and drop-off and pick-up times for the Corps Officer or designee.
Report scheduled Bell Ringer absences or unattended sites to the Corps Officer or designee.
Transport money to the bank for deposit as directed.
Check possible new kettle and counter-kettle sites as directed.
Meet location managers, identify the driver, and coordinate kettle drop-off and pick-up locations as directed.
Check that Bell Ringers are clean and presentable.
Provide Bell Ringers with aprons, badges, kettles, and bells.
Partner with the Kettle Coordinator or Corps Officer on disciplinary problems.
Assist with time sheets for paid Bell Ringers and report hours to the designated payroll contact at the Corps.
Conduct periodic site checks to ensure Bell Ringers are working.
Assist with daily money counting as needed and keep money secure.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe from Harm guidelines.
Communicate and behave professionally to foster positive relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, staff, and visitors.