Christmas Kettle Driver

Job Title: Seasonal Driver

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Corps Officer

Schedule: 40 Hours/week

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $16.00

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Benefits: Standard Seasonal; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

The Christmas Kettle Driver is primarily responsible for transporting bell ringers, kettle stands, kettles and bells to and from specified locations per the daily route schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily review of assigned kettle route and Bell Ringer supplies.
• Transportation of Bell Ringers to their assigned location.
• Clock in Bell Ringers on kettle slips noting the time they were dropped off and clock them out noting the time they are picked up. If the Bell Ringer provides their own transportation, their beginning and ending times will be when the driver arrives to drop off and pick up the kettle.
• Assist the Corps Officers and/or Kettle Coordinator in the supervision of Bell Ringers, observing and reporting on their appearance and performance to ensure The Salvation Army is always being represented appropriately.
• Provide Bell Ringers with instructions and guidance conveyed by the Corps Officers and/or Kettle Coordinator.
• Nightly retrieval of Bell Ringers, kettles, aprons- and bells. Ensure kettle stands are properly stored per the Store Manager’s directions.
• Ensure kettle slips are completed and signed by the Bell Ringer before placing them in the kettle at the end of each shift.
• Report all accidents, problems and incidents to the Corps Officers and/or Kettle Coordinator.
• Adherence to employee dress code while working.
• Other seasonal duties as assigned by the Corps Officers and/or Kettle Coordinator.

Education/Experience, Skills, Qualities, Requirements

Education/Experience

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Six months of successful work experience in retail, resale, warehousing, driving or a production environment preferred.

Skills

• Must possess the ability to work as part of a dynamic, high performing team and maintain

confidentiality.

• Must possess the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and interact well with the general public.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Qualities

• Must be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things while keeping pace with multiple priorities.
• Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization.

Requirements

• Driving

If the position requires driving:

• The employee must be 21 years old at minimum (for insurance provision) and possess a valid in-state driver’s license

• An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

• Background Check

Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

• Protecting the Mission

Must complete Protecting the Mission – child safety training.

• Physical
  • Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate telephone, to understand written information
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

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