Development Associate (9013)

The Salvation Army • Ft Myers, FL

3d

About The Position

This seasonal position provides administrative support to the Development Director and team. It is seasonal only and will not exceed 90 days. The schedule is 40 hours: from October through November 13, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with weekends off. After November 14, the schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12:30 PM–9:00 PM or 1:00 PM–9:30 PM; Wednesday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; and Sunday off.

The position involves driving Salvation Army vehicles to and from malls to collect gifts and transport them to the Christmas warehouse, as well as delivering and collecting bellringers and kettles at assigned locations. It also provides administrative support to the Development Department through communications and other assignments as required.

Duties are usually performed seated, with brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in noise, dust, dirt, and similar conditions. No employee benefits are listed. The employer is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Requirements

• Two years of coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience working in a general office, including at least one year performing work characteristic of the assigned department.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted if it provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Development Director and team.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicles to and from malls to pick up gifts and deliver them to the Christmas warehouse.
• Organize gift pickup schedules using the most direct routes and arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Deliver bellringers and/or kettles to locations daily and pick them up at the end of the day.
• Return to kettle locations as necessary or directed to collect full kettles and/or drop off empty kettles.
• Provide primary administrative support to the Development Department through internal and external communications and other support assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree