Christmas Kettle Driver

Description

Position Title: Christmas Kettle Driver

Employment Classification: Temporary/Part Time

Location / Department: The Salvation Army Great Falls Corps

General Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

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

Minimum Qualifications

Must submit to and pass a background check.

Must complete Protecting the Mission – child safety training.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be a minimum of 21 years old.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

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

Must have the ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and communicate well with the general public.

Willingness to accept and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things while keeping pace with multiple priorities.

Possess the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.

Possess good oral and written communication skills.

Able to pass a motor vehicle check as well as complete The Salvation Army driving test.

Essential Functions

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 Kettle Coordinator in the supervision of bell ringers, observing and reporting on their appearance and performance to ensure The Salvation Army is being represented appropriately.

Provide bell ringers with instructions and guidance conveyed by the Corps Officers and Kettle Coordinator.

Provide periodic coverage to unmanned kettles at the direction of the Corps Officers and Kettle Coordinator.

Nightly retrieval of bell ringers, buckets, aprons and bells. Ensure kettle stand is properly stored per store manager’s directions.

Ensure kettle slips are complete and signed by bell ringer before placing them in the bucket at the end of each shift.

Report all accidents, problems and incidents to Corps Officers and Kettle Coordinator.

Adherence to employee dress codes while working.

Other seasonal duties as assigned by Corps Officers and Kettle Coordinator.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, reach overhead, and carry office supplies. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Special Comments

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

I understand that The Salvation Army is a Christian organization and that my conduct should at no time undermine the organization’s modeling of Christian principals while I am on duty. As a representative of this organization I will present myself to be professional and of high moral character.

I understand that I will be covered by Workman’s Compensation insurance while on the job and agree to cooperate in properly reporting all work-related injuries or accidents.

I further understand I am not hired until I have been given written notification in the form of this job description signed below by both my immediate supervisor and the Corps Officer.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation:

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.

Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.

Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

This position description has been assigned to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)