KI/TTC - Event Manager / Driver

Kona Ice of Bend and Central Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

FUN environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kona Ice of Bend is seeking a dependable, energetic Event Manager/Driver to operate our trucks at local Bend, OR events. You will drive to events, set up and break down service, serve customers, and handle payments while delivering a fun, professional experience.

This role offers part-time or full-time schedules with weekend availability, flexible hours, and opportunities to advance within a growing mobile business.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Reliable, energetic, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive Kona Ice trucks to and from events.
• Set up, operate, and close down service per standards.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at events.
• Serve products accurately and efficiently.
• Process payments and handle cash or POS transactions responsibly.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of trucks and equipment.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor product levels and communicate inventory needs.
• Support basic cleaning, stocking, and resetting before/after events.
• Represent Kona Ice of Bend and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee in a professional manner.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Strong customer service

Reliable and dependable

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Excellent communication

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

Job Description

Kona Ice of Bend is looking for dependable, energetic, and customer-focused team members to join our team as

Bend, OR

Kona Ice of Bend is looking for dependable, energetic, and customer-focused team members to join our team as Event Manager / Drivers. This role is responsible for driving our trucks or towing approved units to events, setting up and closing down service, serving customers, handling payments, and helping create a fun, professional experience at every stop.

This position is posted under Kona Ice of Bend, but team members may also support our sister brand, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Bend, depending on business needs, event type, and individual skill set. Some team members may primarily work with one brand more often than the other based on pace, menu complexity, and event needs.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, positive, comfortable working independently, and able to take ownership of an event from start to finish. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys driving, working with people, staying organized, and being part of a fast-moving local business.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive Kona Ice trucks and approved event units to and from scheduled events
• Set up, operate, and close down a truck or event service according to company standards
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at all events
• Serve products efficiently and accurately
• Process payments and handle cash or point-of-sale transactions responsibly
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and appearance of trucks and equipment
• Complete opening and closing procedures
• Monitor product levels and communicate inventory needs
• Help with basic cleaning, stocking, and resetting before or after events
• Represent Kona Ice of Bend and, when needed, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Bend in a professional manner
• Communicate event issues, equipment concerns, or customer needs to ownership or team leads

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record required
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Able to work independently and manage responsibilities at an event
• Comfortable with driving, setting up, serving, cleaning, and closing tasks
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Able to lift supplies and work in an active, fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability, including weekends and some early mornings or evenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving larger vehicles, towing, or operating mobile equipment
• Experience in food service, hospitality, events, or customer service
• Comfortable handling money and using point-of-sale systems
• Ability to stay calm, efficient, and organized during busy events

Schedule

• Part-time or full-time, depending on availability and business needs
• Schedule will vary based on event bookings
• Weekend availability is important
• Some early morning, evening, and holiday availability may be needed during busy seasons

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• FUN environment
• Advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Has a great driving record.
• Capable of lifting 25 lbs overhead
• Weekend availibilty
• Holiday availability

Kona Ice is a fun, always-changing work environment where your office moves and every day brings new opportunities to meet people and be part of the community. As part of Kona Ice of Bend, team members may also have opportunities to support our sister brand, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Bend, depending on business needs and individual skills. You will be part of a growing local business where your work directly supports great events, happy customers, and a strong team experience. We’re mobile. We’re fun. We bring energy, excitement, and memorable service wherever we go.