Seasonal Kettle Driver (Muncie)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Muncie, IN

16h

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 immediately, and serves as an ambassador promoting public relations. The role involves supporting bell-ringer operations, monitoring employee and volunteer safety, maintaining vehicles and equipment, helping secure daily funds, and preparing supplies for campaign activities. It is a full-time temporary position with daily travel, performed primarily in a vehicle in a fast-paced environment. Shifts are arranged with the Kettle Coordinator or other leadership.

Requirements

At least 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.
Position requires completion of a background check; results will be reviewed.
Ability to travel daily.
Ability to get in and out of a vehicle multiple times a day to set up kettles and stands.
Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
May need to lift, pull, or push materials weighing up to 30 pounds; bend, squat, walk, and stand or sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Drive an insured Salvation Army vehicle to transport bell ringers and equipment safely, and report incidents immediately.
Use knowledge of the assigned geographic area to drop off and pick up bell ringers in a predetermined order; secure kettles to stands and store equipment for transport.
Assist with placing kettles at approved corps locations by the last day of October.
Document bell-ringers’ time and ensure the accuracy of forms related to bell ringing.
Deliver kettles and necessary 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 immediately.
Help ensure kettles, bells, and aprons are secured and returned.
Organize kettles and other supplies for the next day’s activities.
Coordinate with the Kettle Coordinator to ensure accurate data entry for workers and sites.
Keep vehicles clean, 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 vehicles are in working order.
Help secure daily funds at the end of each shift.
Assist with inventorying supplies at the end of the kettle season to help prepare orders for the following year.
Supervise paid bell ringers and other employees and volunteers assisting in this area.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.