Community Outreach Programs Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a program support worker in Wisconsin to assist the Community Outreach Programs Manager with seasonal initiatives from the Distribution Center. The role involves coordinating meal prep, toy Shop activities, coat drives, and backpack distributions, while ensuring effective volunteer engagement and smooth operations.

You will also gather program statistics, support records and photos for outreach and share stories with Community Relations,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some post-high school education preferred.
• ServSafe certification for Feed the Kids program.
• Wisconsin driver's license with insurance clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a physical presence to lend support during the preparation of meals for the summer Feed the Kids program; the registration for and distribution of toys during Toy Shop; the donation and distribution of coats during Coats for Kids and the assembly and distribution of backpacks.
• Gathers seasonal program statistics, completes monthly statistical reports and submits this statistical information to the office of the Milwaukee County Social Services Director and Community Outreach Programs Manager.
• Assists in providing oversight for the sorting and record keeping of program donations.
• Ensures pictures are taken for the various seasonal program functions and events, and gathers stories to be shared with Community Relations.
• Active engagement with and supervision of volunteers.
• Provides clerical support for the Community Outreach Programs Manager, including scheduling and coordinating of team meetings, filing, data entry, preparing reports, etc.
• Provides logistical support and maintains physical presence at any distribution center events.

Skills

Volunteer supervision

Data entry

Clerical support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Objective:

Provides general program and clerical support to the Community Outreach Programs Manager for the seasonal programs operated out of the Distribution Center.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Maintains a physical presence to lend support during the preparation of meals for the summer Feed the Kids program; the registration for and distribution of toys during Toy Shop; the donation and distribution of coats during Coats for Kids and the assembly and distribution of backpacks.
• Gathers seasonal program statistics, completes monthly statistical reports and submits this statistical information to the office of the Milwaukee County Social Services Director and Community Outreach Programs Manager.
• Assists in providing oversight for the sorting and record keeping of program donations.
• Ensures pictures are taken for the various seasonal program functions and events, and gathers stories to be shared with Community Relations.
• Active engagement with and supervision of volunteers.
• Provides clerical support for the Community Outreach Programs Manager, including scheduling and coordinating of team meetings, filing, data entry, preparing reports, etc.
• Provides logistical support and maintains physical presence at any distribution center events.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some post high school educational experience preferred.

Certifications: ServSafe certification (for Feed the Kids program); valid Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive from TSA's insurance is preferred.

Experience: A minimum two years of related work experience/warehouse experience.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.