Christmas Assistant/Kettle Driver

POSITION TITLE: Christmas Assistant/Kettle Driver

REPORTS TO: 1) Family Services Director 2) Corps Officer

STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS: Monday through Saturday - some split shifts up to 40 hours a week.

Start date: November 3, 2025 End date: January 16 , 2026

PAY: $18.66

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western regional team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION 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.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Drive kettle stands and collection buckets to their locations daily per the routes scheduled. Perform other Christmas related duties that require driving such as food pick up, toy collections pick ups and other duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Your primary immediate supervisor is the Family Services director. You will be directed by the Corps Officers as it related to kettles and the Family Services Director as it relates to aspects of our toy assistance program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must posses a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must pass The Salvation Army 's in hour driving test and Motor vehicles Records check.
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

SUMMARY OF KETTLE DRIVER DUTIES:

• Pick up and drop off kettles six (6) days per week per an assigned kettle route
• Secure the kettles at the end of the day when dropped off
• Ensure kettle workers have daily supplies as needed
• Instruct kettle workers as to their daily duties, ensuring breaks and lunches are observed
• Ensure kettle workers hours are reported accurately to CO
• Report each morning to participate in kettle counting
• Report IMMEDIATELY to CO and concerns regarding workers, equipment or location logistics
• Bring items to kettle locations when needed
• Inventory and sort, as directed, all kettle supplies
• Prepare a kettle inventory for CO, indicating needed additions or repairs for next season

SUMMARY OF CHRISTMAS ASSISTANT DUTIES:

• Organize and assist in setting up Christmas distribution area
• Organize volunteers to sort gifts in the assigned areas
• Organize gifts and items as they are returned by donors
• Organize excess and unmarked gifts/clothes to assure each child has gifts
• Ensure family gift bags are complete and sealed
• Deliver tags to companies participating in Angel Tree program as needed
• Pick up toys from Angel Trees as needed
• Keep distribution area neat and tidy, disposing of trash and unnecessary items each day
• Inventory and sort, as directed, all remaining toys following distribution, assuring they are properly stored.
• Assist in putting away all equipment and furnishings used for distribution
• Any other duty as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
2. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, boxes of food or other objects and reach overhead.
3. Ability to lift 30 pounds.
4. Ability to operate a telephone.
5. Ability to understand, use and respond to written information.
6. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
7. Ability to operate a pallet jack.
8. Ability to perform all tasks as assigned

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 to 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.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

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A generous benefits package is included with full-time (non Seasonal) positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. 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 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year