POSITION TITLE:         Angel Tree Assistant

 

REPORTS TO:              Business Manager

 

STATUS:                       Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt

 

 

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

 

 

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Temporary seasonal position assisting for the Angel Tree Christmas program.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have knowledge of and experience in performing general office procedures. Be trustworthy and capable of working independently. Have good written and oral communication skills. Knowledge and experience with holiday assistance preferred.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Detail oriented and attention to detail. Self-starter. Team player. Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent telephone skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure. Customer service mindset. Proficient typing skills. Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

 

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

Microsoft Word and Excel required. Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data entry for the Angel Tree Program. Complete and process all Angel Tree Tags. Prepare and distribute Angel Tree gift materials. Assist with holiday correspondence and follow up. Work with staff and volunteers to achieve goals for the program. Help at the Christmas Distribution Center. All other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to operate, access and produce information from a computer. Ability to lift at least to 30 lbs. Ability to understand written and oral 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 meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

 

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

 

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. 

Life and Voluntary Options.  An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans:  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave:  The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave:  12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation:

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays:  13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.