Christmas Assistant

The-Salvation-Army; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Northwest region seeks a Christmas Assistant to support holiday operations in Mount Vernon and Anacortes. This temporary role handles kettles, toy donations, Angel Tree tags, deposits, and volunteer coordination to ensure a smooth toy distribution day.

Responsibilities include onboarding kettle workers, scheduling volunteers, dropping off/picking up kettles, and setting up the toy room. Requires a high school diploma, a valid Washington driver’s license, ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Six months related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license; pass the Salvation Army driving test and MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Corps Officer with onboarding of bell ringers and scheduling.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and placement of paid workers.
• Drop kettles off at sites and collect them at end of shifts.
• Assist with deposits at US Bank and learn deposit process.
• Organize toy bins, Angel Tree tags, and toy room setup.

Education

High school diploma

Some post-secondary education

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Christmas Assistant

REPORTS TO: Corps Officer

STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

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 region 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!

GENERAL 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

This position provides vital support to the officers and staff during the Christmas season by assisting with all aspects of holiday operations. Responsibilities include transporting and managing donation kettles, delivering and picking up supplies, and providing transportation for bell ringers as needed. The role also involves handling bank deposits, distributing and collecting Angel Tree tags, picking up and organizing toy donations, and assisting with the setup and tear-down of the toy distribution area.

Additionally, the position helps coordinate and direct volunteers to ensure a smooth and efficient toy distribution day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Corps Officer with hiring paperwork and onboarding of paid bell ringers.
• Assist in providing all necessary data on all bell ringers as they are hired. This must be done daily. See that all paperwork is duplicated, the appropriate temporary employee form is filled out, and the documents are submitted to DHQ when requested.
• Learn Register to Ring site and assist Corps Officer with schedules of volunteers and placement of paid workers.
• Along with the Corps Officer, conduct an orientation meeting with all kettle workers before kettles are scheduled to begin. Review the responsibilities and guidelines. If the kettle worker has not completed any of the required paperwork, this MUST be done at this time.
• Assist in dropping toy bins and Angel Tree tags off at participating businesses in Mount Vernon and Anacortes.
• Drop kettles off at the beginning of scheduled bell ringing shifts, and pick up kettles at the end of scheduled shifts.
• Make sure all stands and signs are delivered to kettle sites the day before kettles are scheduled to begin.
• The coordinator must be available at the beginning and end of each day to assign workers to sites (matching best workers with most productive areas), discuss problems, and answer questions.
• The coordinator must be available to drop off and pick up workers.
• Coordinates the usage of volunteers for kettles and special events.
• Establishes driver schedules and routes.
• Perform “spot checks” on workers throughout the day to ensure the best possible image is being presented.
• Troubleshoot any problems with bell ringers, managers, drivers, etc.
• Assist with dropping deposits off at US Bank and learning the deposit process with Corps Officers.
• Checking toy bins at participating toy drive partners throughout Mount Vernon and Anacortes
• Assist Corps Officer in Adopt a Teen program.
• Assist in setting up toy room, organize volunteers as needed, and help organize and execute toy distribution.
• Other seasonal duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required. Some post-secondary education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of six months related experience; supervisory experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license
• Must pass The Salvation Army's in‑house driving test and Motor Vehicle Records check
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Ability to drive own and/or assigned TSA vehicles. (Based on availability)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate a cell phone and computer
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. (toy bags, heavy coin bags and kettles).
• Ability to understand written information.

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.

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

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