Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator

LOCATION: Mesa Citadel

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Corps Officer

STATUS: Full Time - Seasonal

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to pass a background check
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Be able to communicate both verbally and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Ability to learn Salvation Army programs
• Be able to work with the public in a professional, compassionate manner
• Organized and detailed
• Self starter
• Previous experience with recruiting, coordination, and scheduling preferable

DUTIES:

• Recruit, coordinate, and schedule volunteers for all aspects of Angel Tree activities, including but not limited to Mall location, Angel Tree Warehouse process and distribution
• Coordinate Angel Tree location pickups from Mall, Walmarts and other locations
• Coordinate preparation at participating stores/mall prior to the start of Angel Tree, ensuring compliance with national contracts, meeting with store managers, working out details for scheduling and special needs.
• Participate as needed in other Seasonal activities, which may include Thanksgiving, Toy & Food Distribution, Kettle Counting, etc.
• Supply and maintain volunteer documentation, sign in sheets, contact information, and recording of hours.
• Direct the clean up and storage of all Angel Tree toys and supplies following distribution.
• Prepare thank you letters to store managers and volunteers
• Prepare and submit to Corps Officer end of season brief.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on a hard floor
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead
• Ability to operate office machines - a telephone, a desktop computer, a copier/fax/scanner
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to repetitively lift 25lbs, and to safely move items up to 50lbs
• Ability to produce written information

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.