Adopt -A- Family Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•St. Louis, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Divisional Headquarters is hiring for the 2026 Season of Adopt-A-Family. This is a full-time, seasonal position from 09/21/2026 to 12/21/2026, paying $15.00 per hour. The role involves coordinating the Adopt-A-Family program to help families in need during the holiday season.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Good organization skills.
Good phone skills.
Good written communication skills.
Good data entry skills.
Good research skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Emotionally mature.
Able to accept last minute changes and deadlines.
Must be flexible in attitude and nature.
Must maintain client confidentiality.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must pass TSA MVR check.
Must be available to work weekdays during office hours with some Saturdays and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with Angel Tree locations and other agencies to identify qualified families to participate in the Adopt A Family program.
Collect needed information to register qualifying families.
Gather donors to adopt needy families and individuals.
Match donors to clients.
Enter matched families into the database.
Provide weekly reports on families and donor adoptions.
Convert non-matched families to Angel Tree assistance.
Work with Regional Social Services Director and Angel Tree Coordinator to facilitate distribution of Angels to volunteering companies.
Participate in liaison activities for pick up and distribution of toys and tracking of Angel adoptions.
Make arrangements for Adopt A Family clients to pick up their gifts and prepare a “thank you” note for the donors.
Maintain accurate records.
Complete a brief of the program.
Send “thank you” notes from both the Adopt A Family clients and The Salvation Army to donors upon completion of the Christmas Season.
Work with RSS Director and Volunteer Director on Angel Tree thank you letters to companies.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.
Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and clients; respect of others’ property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers, and supervisors.