Bilingual Bus Driver/Program Event Support

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Center is seeking a Bus Driver / Program & Event Support to provide safe transportation for participants to and from SHC sites and events in Richmond, VA. The role also supports program operations, event setup, and team coordination when not driving.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in Spanish and English, dependable, and able to work around children and families in a diverse environment. This limited part-time position offers approximately 18 hours per week with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required; ability to communicate effectively in both languages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to follow transportation schedules.
• Comfort with collaborating across program, reception, facilities, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate SHC vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and SHC policies.
• Provide safe, reliable transportation for children, families, staff, volunteers, and participants.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain records related to routes, mileage, fuel, and passenger counts.
• Keep bus interiors clean and stocked with safety supplies.
• Communicate safety rules and expectations in a respectful manner.
• Assist with basic administrative or operational tasks between routes.
• Support event setup and breakdown and welcome participants and visitors.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish & English

Interpersonal skills

Punctual & reliable

Multicultural communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary: The Bus Driver / Program & Event Support position provides safe, reliable transportation for Sacred Heart Center (SHC) participants to and from program sites, activities, and events while maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment.

In addition to transportation responsibilities, this position serves as a collaborative member of the SHC team and provides operational and program support when not actively driving. This may include assisting as a door steward, supporting evening programs and events, helping with event setup and breakdown, welcoming participants and visitors, and assisting staff with other operational needs.

The individual in this role is expected to demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, good judgment, and teamwork while supporting SHC's mission, values, and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibiliti This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Safely operate SHC vehicles in accordance with all traffic laws, SHC policies and procedures, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for children, families, staff, volunteers, and program participants as assigned.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure its safety and report any maintenance or repair needs.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is safe and ready for operation.
• Promptly report vehicle safety concerns, maintenance issues, damage, accidents, or needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records related to routes, mileage, fuel levels, passenger counts, inspections, and maintenance as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and general condition of the bus interior.
• Ensure required safety and first-aid supplies are available and properly stocked.
• Communicate and reinforce bus safety expectations and passenger rules in a respectful and consistent manner.
• Follow all established emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies or unexpected situations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies related to participant and family information.
• Consistently interact with children and adults in a respectful manner that promotes dignity, safety, and inclusion.
• Collaborate with program, reception, facilities, and operations staff to help ensure activities and events run safely and smoothly.
• Assist with basic administrative or operational tasks between routes when needed.
• Help maintain organized, safe, clean, and welcoming shared spaces.
• Communicate proactively with supervisors and other team members regarding transportation schedules, program needs, delays, safety concerns, and changes that may affect operations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidates will share SHC’s commitment to its mission and values of compassion, inclusion, equity and collaboration.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in both languages.
• Bicultural experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to meet all requirements necessary to safely operate the vehicle(s) assigned to the position.
• Knowledge of applicable passenger vehicle and bus safety requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required driver safety or defensive driving training.
• Ability to safely operate a bus for both short and extended periods.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Reliable, dependable, punctual, and able to follow established transportation schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ages, and experiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment, problem-solving skills, and sound decision-making.

$15.50 / hour

This is a limited part-time position, scheduled for approximately 18 hours per week. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Classification:

Other

The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
P.O. Box 49044
Baltimore, MD 21297-9044

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