Seasonal Kettle Driver (New Albany)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • New Albany, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal 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 role also serves as an ambassador for The Salvation Army and promotes positive public relations. The position is full-time and temporary, with work performed Monday through Saturday. Shifts are arranged with the Kettle Coordinator or other leadership. Daily travel is required, and work is performed primarily in a vehicle in a fast-paced environment.

The driver supports the setup, operation, and closeout of kettle sites; monitors bell ringers; maintains vehicles and equipment; helps secure daily funds; and assists with campaign records and inventory. The position supervises paid bell ringers and other employees or volunteers who assist in this area. A background check is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required; at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license meeting The Salvation Army’s driver qualification standard are required.

Requirements

• At least two 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 support 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 ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Must complete a background check; results will be reviewed.
• Must agree, as an employee of The Salvation Army, not to undermine its religious mission.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Experience driving 12-passenger vans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive an insured Salvation Army vehicle safely to transport bell ringers and equipment, and immediately report incidents.
• Use knowledge of the assigned geographic area to drop off and pick up bell ringers in a predetermined order.
• Set up kettles and stands at locations, lock kettles to stands, and store equipment for transport as needed.
• Assist with placing kettles at approved corps locations by the last day of October.
• Deliver kettles and equipment, such as bells, aprons, and ID tags, to assigned sites for paid workers and volunteers.
• Document bell ringer time and ensure the accuracy of forms and data related to bell ringers and sites in coordination with the Kettle Coordinator.
• Check on assigned bell ringers during shifts to monitor their safety and activity.
• Report concerns, incidents, problems, and broken equipment to a supervisor immediately.
• Help ensure kettles, bells, aprons, and other equipment are secured and returned safely.
• Organize kettles and supplies for the next day's activities and help inventory supplies at season's end for the following year's orders.
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles and monitor fuel, fluids, and maintenance needs; report issues to appropriate staff.
• Prepare vehicles at the end of each shift by storing supplies as directed, checking fuel and fluids, and ensuring vehicles are in proper working order.
• Help secure daily funds at the end of each shift.
• Supervise paid bell ringers and other employees and volunteers assisting in the area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Traditional health benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Prescription (RX) benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work options are noted among employee survey responses.
• Four sick days may be used as discretionary days, as described in the employee survey.
• Eleven paid holidays are noted in the employee survey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED