Angel Tree Worker

Location:            Central Virginia Area Command – Richmond, VA

Position Type:     Seasonal, Full-Time

Pay Range:         $12.00 - $14.00

About this opportunity:

Coordinates and attends special events for the Angel Tree Program; managing the Angel Tree Table at area Angel Tree sits in local malls, shopping centers, etc.   Creates and maintains files, on individuals or groups, who have selected angel tags, collect returning gifts and ensuring correct angel tags are attached.  Will provide Corps officers with regular updates.

Key responsibilities:

• Communicates the purpose and mission of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program to individuals and groups; ensuring they are informed of expectations of purchases and appropriate return timeframe.
• Develops and maintains a record-keeping system in order to retain contact information and their angel tag numbers; and ensure the data is organized, easily interpretated and accessible by other office staff and the corps officer, with approved access.
• Coordinates and schedules volunteers and staff that attend and staff Angel Tree table, as approved by the Corps Officer; and makes sure appropriate back-up or replacements are present for each shift. Directs the closing person to ensure the Angel Tree table is organized and secured before leaving.
• In consultation with the Corps Officer, creates and prepares marketing materials and filing needs.

What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or G.E.D; AND
• Two years’ experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).  Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work may be performed in a normal office environment within a climate-controlled structure. There are little, or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  10/18/2024 – 11/02/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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