AN8CCKCA - Christmas Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Christmas Assistant to oversee the Angel Tree Program and provide general office and project-related support. The role involves coordinating volunteers, maintaining records, and ensuring the warehouse runs smoothly during the holiday season.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a California driver’s license, and experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• California driver’s license is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Christmas Warehouse Toy Distribution.
• Schedule volunteers for the Angel Tree Program.
• Ensure volunteers check in/out for each shift.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Prepare Angel tags for adoption.
• Keep accurate records for reporting.
• Coordinate contact with sponsor companies for Angel Tree tags.
• Review and approve Angel Tree applications.
• Distribute and collect toys and gifts for families.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CA Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Christmas Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the Angel Tree Program. As well as providing general office and project-related support including general administrative duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Christmas Warehouse Toy Distribution
• Schedule volunteers for the Angel Tree Program
• Assure all volunteers check in/check out each time they provide assistance in the program
• Assure the warehouse is kept clean and safe at all times
• Prepare Angel tags for adoption
• Keep accurate records for reporting
• Contact sponsor companies and supply Angel Tree tags
• Review and approve all Angel Tree applications
• Collect, organize, and prepare all toys and gifts for distribution
• Assist with coordination of food boxes distributed with toys and gifts to each household
• Drop off and/or pick up red kettles from various locations
• Drive to distribute Angel Tree tags, pick up donations and/or purchases
• Maintains master calendar for facility and team
• Prepares meeting minutes and monthly statistics
• Maintains organization of files
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver's license (required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead
• Team player
• Organizational skills
• Detail oriented

EQUIPMENT USED

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement

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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

*Experience with Microsoft Office programs (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)
Motor Vehicle Check (required)
Background Check (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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