KI/TTC - Event Manager / Driver

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kona Ice of Bend is seeking an Event Manager / Driver to operate trucks and support teams at events across Bend, OR. You will drive, set up and close down service, serve customers, handle payments, and help ensure a fun, professional experience at every stop.

Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy driving and working with people, can manage responsibilities independently, and are flexible with weekends and some early mornings or evenings due to event schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Reliable, dependable, and customer-focused.
• Able to work independently and manage event responsibilities.
• Comfortable with driving, setup, serving, and closing tasks.
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive Kona Ice trucks and approved event units to and from scheduled events.
• Set up, operate, and close down service according to company standards.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service at all events.
• Serve products efficiently and accurately.
• Process payments and handle cash or POS transactions responsibly.
• Maintain 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 Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Bend professionally.
• Communicate event issues or equipment concerns to ownership or team leads.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Reliable and dependable

Lift 25 lbs

Job description

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
• 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

Requirements

Has a great driving record.

Capable of lifting 25 lbs overhead

Weekend availibilty

Holiday availability

Company Information

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.