Position: Driver
Department/Location: Chester, PA Corps; 151 W 15th Street
Availability of Position: Immediate Schedule: Part-Time; 20+ hours per week
Reporting Relationship: Corps Officers

Salary and Grade: $12.25-per hour; 72 Non-Exempt

Position Overview: The Driver will be responsible for picking up daily donations and dropping off/picking up Christmas workers, and assisting the Officer with the transportation of children during program hours and summer camps.

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers an excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Description of Position:

• Responsible for picking up daily food donations and supplies as needed.
• Coordinating additional call-in donations with Corps Officers and Front Office.
• Coordinating with donors & front office regarding office closures (due to weather, federal holidays, etc.)
• Picking-up and dropping of youth for Corps programs.
• Transporting kids to and from Camp Ladore for Corps Summer Camp.
• Ensuring Corps van is fully fueled and cleaned for use on weekends.
• Schedule maintenance checkups on all vehicles in a timely manner.
• Inform the Corps Officer of any issues with vehicles in a timely manner.
• Helping with the drop-off and pick-up of kettle workers during the Christmas Season.
• Helping with the picking-up of toys and food during the Christmas Season.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid PA Driver’s License with good driving record.
• At least 21 years of age with at least 2 years of driving experience of large vans.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Must meet and provide proof of the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please send, fax or email your resume along with a cover letter including salary requirements to:

Major Kathleen Calvo
The Salvation Army
151 W 15th Street
Chester, PA 19013
Fax: 610-874-8927
Email: kathleen.calvo@use.salvationarmy.org
Or go to: http://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com

Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/24/23.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 1596