Kettle Route Driver

The Salvation Army Southern California•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

The Kettle Route Driver supports The Salvation Army’s Christmas fundraising tradition by helping ensure kettle sites are equipped, appropriately staffed, and operating according to best practices, Army policies, and store directives. The role provides oversight of Bell Ringers, distributes and retrieves kettle equipment and supplies, gives feedback to the Kettle Coordinator or officer, and coaches Bell Ringers to improve results. The driver collects buckets at the end of shifts and returns them to the corps for counting at the designated time, tracks equipment, maintains supplies, and may assist with food and toy pickups or other assigned Christmas-related work. This is a temporary, seasonal, non-exempt role reporting to the Kettle Coordinator. Work is scheduled Monday through Saturday, may include split shifts, and can total up to 40 hours per week. The approximate work dates are November 11 through December 24. The role requires driving an own and/or assigned Salvation Army vehicle, depending on availability, and working in a variety of weather conditions. The Salvation Army describes itself as a branch of the universal Christian Church with the goal of spiritual regeneration for all people.

Requirements

Pass The Salvation Army’s in-house driving test and motor vehicle record check.
Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and insurance.
Pass a background check.
Follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
Interact with the public courteously and respectfully.
Abide by the required dress code.
Be able to stand in one area for an extended period.
Be able to drive an own and/or assigned Salvation Army vehicle, based on availability.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously.
Be able to grasp, push, and pull objects such as boxes of food, and reach overhead.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Be able to work in a wide variety of weather conditions.
Be able to lift 30–50 pounds.
Be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Ensure kettle stands and collection buckets are placed at designated stores.
Ensure each scheduled site is appropriately staffed with the right person.
Monitor sites to ensure Bell Ringers follow best practices, Army policies, store directives, and effective time use.
Provide oversight of Bell Ringers and their work at store sites.
Distribute and retrieve kettle-related equipment and supplies.
Give feedback to the Kettle Coordinator and/or officer regarding Bell Ringer activity.
Coach Bell Ringers to follow best practices and achieve optimum results.
Observe Bell Ringers from a distance to assess their performance when unsupervised.
Pick up buckets at the end of Bell Ringer shifts and return them to the corps for counting at the designated time.
Track kettle equipment.
Keep kettle supplies organized and ready for the next shift.
Assist with other Christmas-related jobs, such as food and toy pickups.
Perform other duties as assigned.