Kettle Route Driver

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Kettle Route Driver for the holiday season. This temporary, seasonal role supports Christmas bell ringing across designated stores in the Vancouver, WA area, with up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include supervising Bell Ringers, managing kettle equipment, ensuring compliance with policies, providing feedback, and assisting with food and toy pickups as needed. Valid WA driver’s license and clean background required.

Qualifications

• Must pass The Salvation Army's in-house driving test and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license and insurance.
• Must pass background check.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and respectful way.
• Ability to abide by required dress code.
• Ability to stand in one area for an extended period.
• Ability to drive own and/or assigned TSA vehicles (based on availability).
• Be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of Bell Ringers and their work at store sites.
• Distribute and retrieve kettle-related equipment and supplies.
• Give feedback to the kettle coordinator and/or officer regarding the Bell Ringer activity.
• Coach Bell Ringers to follow best practices to achieve optimum results.
• Observe Bell Ringers quietly from a distance to determine how they perform when unsupervised.
• Pick up the bucket at the end of the Bell Ringer shift and return it to corps for counting as the designated time.
• Track kettle equipment.
• Maintain kettle supplies in order and ready for the next shift.
• Help with other Christmas-related jobs such as food and toy pickups.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Valid WA driver's license

In-house driving test pass

MVR check

Background check

Public interaction

Dress code compliance

Stand for long periods

Drive TSA vehicles (if available)

21+ years old

Supervise Bell Ringers

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Kettle Route Driver

REPORTS TO: Kettle Coordinator

STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS: Monday through Saturday - some split shifts up to 40 hours a week

Approximate dates: November 11th through December 24th

General Statement

The Salvation Army is a branch of the universal Christian Church with the goal of spiritual regeneration for all people.

Scope of Position

Christmas Bell Ringers are an essential part of the Salvation Army Christmas tradition. They provide nostalgia, Christmas Cheer, and a source of revenue that allows it to do ministry throughout the year.

Functions of the Position

Make sure kettle stands, and collection buckets are placed at designated stores. Make sure each scheduled site is "manned" appropriately with the "right" person. Monitor each site to ensure the Bell Ringer is following best practices, Army policies, store directives, and effective time use.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of Bell Ringers and their work at store sites
• Distribute and retrieve kettle-related equipment and supplies
• Give feedback to the kettle coordinator and/or officer regarding the Bell Ringer activity
• Coach Bell Ringers to follow best practices to achieve optimum results
• Observe Bell Ringers quietly from a distance to determine how they perform when "unsupervised"
• Pick up the bucket at the end of the Bell Ringer shift and return it to corps for counting as the designated time
• Track kettle equipment
• Maintain kettle supplies in order and ready for the next shift
• Help with other Christmas-related jobs such as food and toy pickups
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass The Salvation Army's in-house driving test and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license and insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and respectful way
• Ability to abide by required dress code
• Ability to stand in one area for an extended period
• Ability to drive own and/or assigned TSA vehicles. (Based on availability)
• Be 21 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as boxes of food or other objects and reach overhead
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructionsAbility to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to work in a wide variety of weather conditions
• Ability to lift 30 - 50 pounds

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy reasonable requests.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. Exemptions from any such requirements may be considered for religious or medical reasons.

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