Christmas Volunteer Coordinator

Location: The Salvation Army Macon

About this opportunity:

Recruits, trains, coordinates and monitors the work of employees and/or volunteer ensuring ample staff to meet Christmas program needs; coordinates The Salvation Army Angel Tree program; prepares records and reports for Christmas programs.

Key responsibilities:

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selection of volunteer staff ensuring staff is maintained to meet Christmas program needs.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work of Christmas volunteers; instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures; conducts written evaluations of volunteer performance.
• Maintains contact with volunteers throughout their service; answers volunteer questions, concerns or problems.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases of volunteer information; prepares reports for the Christmas program, providing documentation of volunteer hours worked.
• Plans and coordinates a Christmas luncheon for volunteers and employees, preparing plaques and/or certificates of recognition.
• Speaks to community groups and organizations to inform, educate and orient the community about The Salvation Army Christmas Programs, services and volunteer needs to encourage contribution of time, resources and /or money.
• Manages the Angel Tree Program; recruits, trains, coordinates the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet Christmas program needs; prepares records and reports for the Christmas program.

What are we looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations or a related field
• One Year experience recruiting people to perform work on a volunteer basis preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

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.

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:  11-12-2024 to 11-15-2024

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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