Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator (Porter County)

About the role

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. 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.

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 an Angel Tree tag for each child
• Contact businesses and organizations to determine interest in taking tags
• Maintain trees at various businesses 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
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background check required; results reviewed
• One to two years’ experience planning and organizing large social services events highly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and must maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
• Complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability; excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods
• Local travel required
• Work performed in varied settings such as office, warehouse, medical facility, church, and vehicle
• May require some weekend and evening work

Skills

• Able to speak, write and understand English sufficiently 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 evaluate 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

Pay

Salary range: starting at $15.00 per hour.