Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator (Porter County)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory seeks an Angel Tree Coordinator to lead Angel Tree operations, manage volunteer teams, and coordinate donations and distributions during the holiday season. You will recruit volunteers, organize application timelines, track participants in a database, and work with partner organizations to ensure a smooth, compassionate program.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and hands-on logistics, with local travel to partner sites and occasional

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks required for the position.
• 1–2 years’ experience planning large social services events preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and Safe From Harm training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• 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 Angel Tree tags and contact businesses to acquire tags.
• Maintain Angel Tree trees at partner sites.
• Accept, receipt, and log donations; schedule volunteers for after-hours donations.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers for preparation and packing.
• Coordinate toys with Toys for Tots and other partners.
• Recruit and schedule volunteers for distribution.
• Oversee distribution of donated items and related logistics.
• Organize post-distribution clean-up and storage of leftovers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

English communication

MS Office proficiency

Fast-paced work

Decision making

Van driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

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.