Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator (Gary)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Gary (IN); In loco; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking an Angel Tree Coordinator to lead the Angel Tree program. You will manage communications, oversee planning and implementation, recruit volunteers, and coordinate with partner organizations to ensure timely applications and donation handling.

Responsibilities include organizing application dates, data entry, and maintaining Angel Tree tags and trees across locations.

Competenze

• English communication skills for leadership and clientele.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Ability to work in fast-paced conditions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate options and make independent decisions when necessary.
• Must be able to drive a minivan or 12-passenger van.

Mansioni

• Recruit volunteers to take applications.
• Organize and implement the application dates.
• Enter applications into the computer program with accuracy.
• Develop and utilize spreadsheets to detail applicants and track progress.
• Coordinate with partners to verify applications and avoid duplicates.
• Create Angel Tree tags and maintain display trees at participating locations.
• Accept and log donations; schedule volunteers for after-hours duties.
• Organize volunteers for preparation, packing, and distribution of items.
• Collaborate with Toys for Tots to secure needed toys.
• Oversee distribution and post-distribution clean-up and storage of items.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

fast-paced work

make independent decisions

driving minivan

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Safe From Harm training

Strumenti

Computer proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

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: $15.00/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:

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

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

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

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.