What are the responsibilities and job description for the Christmas Driver position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
POSITION TITLE: Christmas Driver
LOCATION/DEPT: Blue Island/CrossGenerations
REPORTS TO: Christmas Coordinator / Corps Officers
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: Temporary Full-Time
OUTCOMES
Provide transportation and coordination for kettle season. In doing so, maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers and supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transport Bell Ringers and kettles to and from sites.
- Help to maintain equipment, checking that all kettle workers are clean and presentable.
- Provide badges to workers when dropped off.
- Coordinate with Kettle Coordinator/Corps Officer on all disciplinary problems.
- Log drop off & pick up times of Bell Ringer on route sheet and have Bell Ringer sign-off.
- Conduct periodical site checks throughout the day to ensure that workers are working.
- Assist with daily counting of monies as needed.
- Secure monies at all times.
- Ensure compliance with all procedures related to assignments.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- 1 year related experience with a good knowledge of the area.
- Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
- Clearance of TSA MVR check.
COMPETENCIES
- Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others.
- A leader who uses diplomacy and good judgment in working with others.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
- An attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
- An ability to work with money.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position is required to do light physical work.
- In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position the employee is regularly required to drive and set up kettle equipment.
- This position requires the ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
- The work environment for this position included an office or outside environment with a low to high noise level.
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
