Seasonal Kettle Driver (Evansville)

Salvation Army USA•Evansville, IN

66d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

As a Salvation Army Kettle Driver, you are responsible for driving an insured Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport bell ringers and equipment during the Red Kettle Campaign season. The Red Kettle Campaign duration is November through December. You will drive safely while traveling and report any incidents that occur immediately. You will also act as an Ambassador to promote public relations

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred by not required
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience driving 12-passenger vans preferred.
Minimum of 2 years driving experience.
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and other personnel.
Strong ability to assess program organizational needs and enhance performance in keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army.
Must be physically able to get in and out of vehicle multiple times a day to set up kettles and stands.
Must have good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
May require lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds.
May require bending, squatting, walking
May require standing or sitting for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Experience driving 12-passenger vans preferred.

Responsibilities

Use your knowledge of your assigned geographic area to drip off and pick up bell ringers in a pre-determined order. You will stop at each location and lock each kettle to the stand and store other equipment for transport as necessary
Assist with the placement of all kettles at approved corps locations by last day of October
Document time for the bellringers
Ensure the accuracy of all forms related to bellringing
Assist in delivering kettles and necessary equipment (bell, apron, id tag, etc.) to Bellringers at designated kettle sites, for both paid workers and volunteers as assigned
Assist in checking on assigned Bell Ringers throughout shift(s) to monitor their safety and activity
Report any concerns, incidents and problems to supervisor immediately
Assist in ensuring all kettles, bells, and aprons are safely secured and returned.
Report any broken equipment (i.e. stands, bells, signs, aprons, locks, etc.) to supervisor immediately.
Assist in organizing kettles and other necessary supplies for the next day's activities.
Coordinate with Kettle Coordinator to ensure the accuracy of all data entered for workers and sites.
Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles inside and out. Be attentive to all fuel needs and other maintenance issues that may occur and report it to the appropriate staff immediately.
At the end of the shift, ensure vehicles are ready for next day - supplies properly stored as directed, vehicles have sufficient gas and other fluids, and vehicles are in proper working order.
Assist in ensuring the security of the daily funds at the end of each shift.
Help with inventory of all supplies at the end of the Kettle season to prepare for ordering needed for the following year.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.