Christmas Driver

The Salvation Army; Lewiston (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lewiston is seeking a part-time Christmas Kettle Driver for the holiday season. The role involves driving routes to support Bell Ringers across multiple sites, managing daily schedules, and ensuring equipment and buckets are secured after shifts, with supervision from the Corps leadership.

The position is temporary and non-exempt, with a schedule Mon-Sat, up to 15 hours weekly, starting around November 20 through December 24.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily kettle schedule as directed by Commanding Officers.
• Gather supplies for locations and drive routes to deliver Bell Ringers.
• Instruct Bell Ringers on responsibilities and breaks.
• Perform welfare checks on Bell Ringers and note violations.
• End location shifts by collecting buckets and securing equipment.
• Report troubles to Commanding Officers immediately.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

In-state driving test

Motor vehicle records check

Ability to lift 30–50 lbs

Age 21+

Criminal background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months related experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Christmas Kettle Driver

DEPARTMENT: Lewiston Corps

STATUS: TEMPORARY, NON-EXEMPT

SCHEDULE: Monday through Saturday - some split shifts up to 15 hours a week. Approximate start date November 20th and working through December 24th.

SUPERVISOR: Capt. Brian Qualls

Internal candidate has been identified.

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Drive Bell Ringers, stands and collection buckets to their locations daily per the routes scheduled. Perform other Christmas related duties that require driving such as food pick up, toy collections pick ups and other duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overview the daily kettle schedule as given to you by the Commanding Officers. Gather all supplies needed for the different locations (buckets, bells, aprons, etc.). Drive route daily delivering Bell Ringers or meeting Bell Ringers at their assigned post.
• As needed by the Commanding Officers, aide in the formation of the daily schedule of workers. Give input on results and observations that would impact Bell Ringers performing their duties.
• Instruct Bell Ringers each day of their responsibilities: remain in the assigned location, ring their bell, and take the appropriate breaks and lunch as required.
• As directed by the Commanding Officers, perform welfare checks of the Bell Ringers throughout their shifts. Making notes of any violations by the Bell Ringers of their duties that you might observe.
• At the end of each location shift pick up the bucket for that shift and secure any other equipment that would no longer be needed by the Bell Ringer.
• Report any troubles immediately to the Commanding Officers.
• Perform other job-related task and functions, as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of six months related experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must posses a valid in-state driver's license.
• Must pass The Salvation Army 's in hour driving test and Motor vehicles Records check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions:

Some work may be performed in outside inclement weather, and there may be some physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomfort with noise, rain, snow, dust, dirt, and similar.

Work Schedule / Location:

Monday through Saturday / In-person at various jobsites throughout local area.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.