Seasonal Christmas Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Student loan forgiveness program

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Seasonal Christmas Assistant in Lancaster County to support Family Services during the holidays. This role assists with Christmas programs, coats for kids, toys sign-ups, events, and client interviews.

Ideal candidates have a Human Services background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities. Availability is immediate, schedule is 8:30AM–4 PM, with a competitive hourly wage of $21.00–$25.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field. Masters degree preferred.
• Past employment with social services or human services.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Bilingual ability (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city populations.
• Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to serve on boards, committees and panels.
• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Christmas assistance programs, and specific seasonal assistance programs as assigned.
• Assist with Coats for kids sign up and distribution.
• Assist with Christmas toys sign up and distribution.
• Help with all Christmas events preparation.
• Assist with Christmas events logistics.
• Work closely with Christmas volunteers, and give directions as needed.
• Help with Christmas Sheetz program preparation, and distribution.
• Interview clients, assessing their situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Maintain case history and prepare reports as needed.
• Refer clients to community resources (when client does not qualify for direct services or needs additional services) for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and provide concrete information such as where to go and how to apply.
• Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• Assist with food pantry as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Seasonal Christmas Assistant

Department: Family Services

Availability of Position: Immediately

Schedule: 8:30AM – 4 PM

Reporting Relationship: Family services and Pathway Of Hope Coordinator

Salary and Grade: $21.00/Hr – 25.00/Hr

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Duties

• Assist with Christmas assistance programs, and specific seasonal assistance programs as assigned.
• Assist with Coats for kids sign up and distribution.
• Assist with Christmas toys sign up and distribution.
• Help with all Christmas events preparation.
• Assist with Christmas events logistics.
• Work closely with Christmas volunteers, and give directions as needed.
• Help with Christmas Sheetz program preparation, and distribution.
• Interview clients, assessing their situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Maintain case history and prepare reports as needed.
• Refer clients to community resources (when client does not qualify for direct services or needs additional services) for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and provide concrete information such as where to go and how to apply.
• Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• Assist with food pantry as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field.Masters degree preferred.
• Past employment with social services or human services.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Bilingual ability (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city populations.
• Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to serve on boards, committees and panels.
• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 8/20/26.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army will not hire any applicant for employment if the criminal background check reveals a conviction (or a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendre) for any sexual or violent crime. This policy is intended to help ensure safety in Salvation Army workplaces.

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 2667