Seasonal Kettle Driver (Porter County)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Valparaiso, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Kettle Driver drives an insured Salvation Army vehicle to transport bell ringers and equipment during the Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from November through December. The driver travels safely, reports incidents promptly, and serves as an ambassador for The Salvation Army and its public relations. The role requires daily travel and regular supervision of paid bell ringers and volunteers. Work is primarily performed in a vehicle in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time temporary position, Monday through Saturday, with shifts arranged with the Kettle Coordinator or other leadership. The position requires employees to support and not undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Ability to speak, write, and understand English sufficiently to communicate effectively with leadership and other personnel.
Ability to assess program organizational needs and enhance performance in keeping with The Salvation Army’s mission.
Ability to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly to set up kettles and stands.
Good speaking, hearing, and vision abilities, and excellent manual dexterity.
May need to lift, pull, or push materials weighing up to 30 pounds; bend, squat, and walk; and stand or sit for extended periods.
Position requires daily travel.
Must complete a background check; results will be reviewed.
Employees must agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience driving 12-passenger vans.

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of the assigned geographic area to drop off and pick up bell ringers in a predetermined order, securing kettles to stands and storing equipment for transport.
Assist with placing kettles at approved corps locations by the last day of October.
Document bell ringer work time and ensure the accuracy of bell-ringing forms and data for workers and sites, coordinating with the Kettle Coordinator.
Deliver kettles and equipment, including bells, aprons, and ID tags, to designated sites for paid workers and volunteers as assigned.
Check on assigned bell ringers during shifts to monitor their safety and activity.
Report concerns, incidents, problems, and broken equipment to a supervisor promptly.
Ensure kettles, bells, and aprons are secured and returned safely.
Organize kettles and supplies for the next day’s activities.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness, monitor fuel and maintenance needs, and report issues to appropriate staff.
Prepare vehicles at the end of each shift by storing supplies as directed, checking fuel and fluids, and ensuring they are in proper working order.
Assist in securing daily funds at the end of each shift.
Help inventory supplies at the end of the Kettle season to support ordering for the following year.
Supervise paid bell ringers and other employees and volunteers who assist in the area.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.