Seasonal Kettle Route Supervisor & 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

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.