Kettle Campaign Driver & Community Ambassador

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory seeks a Kettle Driver to transport bell ringers and equipment during the Red Kettle Campaign season (November–December). You will operate an insured Salvation Army vehicle, ensure safety, and act as an ambassador to promote public relations.

This full-time temporary role requires a valid driver's license, at least two years of driving experience with 12-passenger vans preferred, and the ability to work weekdays and Saturdays with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use your knowledge of your assigned geographic area to drip off and pick up bell ringers in a pre-determined order.
• 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 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 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.

Skills

English communication

Program assessment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory seeks a Kettle Driver to transport bell ringers and equipment during the Red Kettle Campaign season (November–December). You will operate an insured Salvation Army vehicle, ensure safety, and act as an ambassador to promote public relations.

This full-time temporary role requires a valid driver's license, at least two years of driving experience with 12-passenger vans preferred, and the ability to work weekdays and Saturdays with rotating shifts.