Part - Time Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator (Hammond)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Munster (IN); Sur place; USD 14 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Indiana is seeking an Angel Tree Coordinator to lead the Angel Tree program, coordinate volunteers, and oversee donations, packing, and distribution for families in need.

You will recruit volunteers, manage applications, and collaborate with partners to ensure accurate tagging, timely packing, and smooth distribution of gifts. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks required; results reviewed.
• 1–2 years experience planning and organizing large social services events preferred.
• Valid driver's license and Safe From Harm training within 90 days.

Responsabilités

• Recruit volunteers to take applications.
• Organize and implement the application dates.
• Enter applications into the computer program.
• Develop and utilize spreadsheets to detail applicants.
• Verify applications with other organizations to avoid duplicates.
• Create an Angel Tree tag for each child.
• Contact businesses and organizations to determine interest in taking tags.
• Maintain trees at various business and organizations.
• Accept, receipt, and log all donations.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to accept donations after office hours.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to help with preparation and packing.
• Implement the packing and organization of all donated items for families.
• Work with Marine Corps Toys for Tots representative to secure necessary toys.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to help with distribution.
• Implement the distribution of donated items and coordinate the distribution.
• Organize clean-up of distribution.
• Pack, label, and store remaining items for future use.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Connaissances

English language

Microsoft Office

Communication

Decision making

Driving

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Electronic reporting systems

Description du poste

The Salvation Army 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.

Salary Range Starting at: $12.50/per hour

Job Objective: As the Angel Tree Coordinator, you will be the primary contact for all Angel Tree related communications and will oversee the planning and implementation of the Angel Tree program.

What You Will Do:

• Recruit volunteers to take applications
• Organize and implement the application dates
• Enter applications into the computer program
• Develop and utilize spreadsheets to detail applicants
• Verify applications with other organizations to avoid duplicates

Angel Tree Tags and Trees:

• Create an Angel Tree tag for each child
• Contact businesses and organizations to determine interest in taking tags
• Maintain trees at various business and organizations

Donations:

• Accept, receipt, and log all donations
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to accept donations after office hours

Preparations:

• Recruit and schedule volunteers to help with preparation and packing
• Implement the packing and organization of all donated items for families
• Work with Marine Corps Toys for Tots representative to secure necessary toys

Distribution:

• Recruit and schedule volunteers to help with distribution
• Implement the distribution of donated items and coordinate the distribution

Other:

• Organize clean-up of distribution
• Pack, label, and store remaining items for future use
• other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: One to two years' experience planning and organizing large social services events highly preferred

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems
• Able to work in very fast-paced conditions while meeting or exceeding deadlines
• Able to evaluation options and recommend or make independent decisions when necessary
• Must be able to drive a minivan and/or a 12-passenger van

Supervisory Responsibility: Recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods

Travel: Local travel required

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a varied setting, such as office, warehouse, medical facility, church and in a vehicle. May require some weekend and evening work

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.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.