Delivery Driver -Part time

Children's Museum of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Museum Houston is seeking a part-time Delivery Driver Associate in Houston, TX to transport activity kits and learning materials for Parent Stars and other community programs within a 50-mile radius, ensuring timely deliveries to schools and partner sites. The role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean MVR, 2 years of delivery experience, and the ability to use GPS and common software.

You will also assist with setup, packing, and light clerical duties, while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR verified.
• 2+ years of delivery or transportation experience.
• Ability to navigate using GPS and maps.
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger cargo van.
• PC literate with Outlook and Excel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up activity kits and materials within 50-mile radius.
• Coordinate with the Parent Stars Manager on delivery availability.
• Plan and review logistics for weekly routes.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of events.
• Maintain inventory and restock materials.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of CMH delivery van and fuels.
• Complete safety training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Clean Driving Record

Navigation/GPS

MS Outlook/Excel

Customer Service

Public relations awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Delivery Driver -Part time

Part Time Houston, TX, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1178

The mission of the Children’s Museum Houston is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston.

For more than four decades, Children's Museum Houston has supported student achievement, empowered parents, and ignited a life-long love of learning. We are consistently rated as one of the top children's museums in the nation. Our programming serves more than 900,000 participants annually at the Museum, at the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center, and at the 270+ outreach locations across Greater Houston. We welcome families with offerings that include 13 exhibits, a performing arts series, a full slate of cultural programming, science activities led by degreed educators, and weekly Free Family Nights.

Job Summary:

Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) seeks a Delivery Driver Associate to work with the Parent Stars and other Community Outreach Programs to support the implementation and distribution of family learning and out-of-school time programs and learning kits. CMH Community Outreach Programs support caregivers of children birth to 12 years in their role as their child’s first teacher, sharing educational resources, materials, and events throughout the Greater Houston Area. The Delivery Driver Associate transports materials to schools hosting Parent Stars Family Learning Event for facilitation and back to CMH for cleaning and preparation. The Delivery Driver Associate also assists in the delivery of early learning and out-of-school time kit materials to partners for distribution and facilitation to their constituents.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver and pick up activity kits and other materials for Parent Stars and other outreach programs from CMH to schools and other facilities within a 50-mile radius of the greater Houston area.
• Coordinate with the Parent Stars Manager on material availability for delivery and any changes to weekly events.
• Coordinate and review logistics with delivery sites for weekly kit delivery and collection routes.
• Assist Parent Stars staff as needed with set-up and/or breakdown of Parent Stars events.
• Support ongoing operations, including light clerical duties, unpacking supplies, inventory, restocking, preparing copies, and organizing materials.
• Assist with sanitizing learning materials and preparing learning kits for family learning events.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles according to local, state, and federal regulations during scheduled hours to ensure the safety of oneself and others on the road.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work with various programs as needed, particularly during summer when school is out.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all CMH staff.
• Ensure the CMH delivery van is refueled and clean.
• Complete ongoing safety training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license (Commercial driver license not required).
• Clean driving record verified by Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Demonstrate safe driving practices.
• Ability to utilize navigation applications (GPS, smartphone, maps).
• Ability to drive in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable with driving a 15-passenger cargo van.
• Must be PC literate with working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and internet software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to discern the sensitivity of internal/external communications in a large public organization and an awareness of the elements of public relations.

Education:

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating a delivery vehicle.
• Prior experience working with children or working in educational programs is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive for extended periods during peak and off-peak traffic hours
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods
• Capable of pushing and pulling a cart or dolly
• Able to bend at the knees, stoop low, or climb
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.