Christmas Coordinator ( Marion)

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 Christmas Coordinator, you will be the primary contact for all Christmas 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. Additional Information Why Work with Us? If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the MostGood - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others. We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference. In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey… 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary” 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army… Helping People Faith Centered Organization #J-18808-Ljbffr