Program Activity Driver

Company: SENT
Position: Program Activity Driver
Job Classification: Contractor
Pay Range: $14-$18/hr
Reporting Relationship: Education Director
Location: Hi-Crest area

SENT’s Mission:

Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENT’s Vision:

Holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County, with an emphasis in Hi-Crest.

SENT’s Core Values:

Relocation, Redistribution, Reconciliation, Wholistic Approach, Empowerment, Listening to the Community, and Leadership Development.

About the Role

SENT Topeka is seeking a reliable, safety-minded activity bus driver to transport middle and high school students to and from our after-school programming. You’ll use our mini-bus/van (no CDL required) and work with staff to ensure students arrive safely, on time, for scheduled activities.

Weekly: Monday - Thursday Schedule (2:15-4:00PM)

• 2:15 PM – Arrive at SENT (455 SE Golf Park Blvd) to pick up the vehicle
• 2:30-3:10 PM – Pick up at Highland Park High School and Avondale High School
• 3:20 PM – Drop-off at Eisenhower Middle School

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate SENT’s mini-bus/van; follow all traffic laws and SENT policies
• At school pick-up, collect each student’s full name, and confirm whether they need a ride to the activity location
• Maintain professional, youth-appropriate boundaries and positive communication
• Perform basic pre-/post-trip checks; keep the vehicle tidy; report issues immediately
• Submit your timesheet before leaving each Thursday

Qualifications

• Valid standard driver’s license (no CDL required) and clean driving record
• Willing to complete a background check (working with youth)
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-first; comfortable using navigation to build routes

Contract & Pay

• Independent contractor role at $14-$18/hour
• Paid weekly on the following Wednesday for timesheets submitted before leaving the shift
• SENT provides vehicle, fuel, and route guidance