Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator (Porter County)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Valparaiso, IN

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Seasonal Angel Tree Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for all Angel Tree related communications and to oversee the planning and implementation of the Angel Tree program. This role involves recruiting volunteers, organizing application processes, managing donation intake and distribution, and coordinating with external organizations like Toys for Tots. The position requires a high school diploma, computer proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The coordinator will also be responsible for supervising volunteers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• One to two years’ experience planning and organizing large social services events highly preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
• Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems
• Able to work in very fast-paced conditions while meeting or exceeding deadlines
• Able to evaluation options and recommend or make independent decisions when necessary
• Must be able to drive a minivan and/or a 12-passenger van

Nice To Haves

• One to two years’ experience planning and organizing large social services events

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers to take applications
• Organize and implement the application dates
• Enter applications into the computer program
• Develop and utilize spreadsheets to detail applicants
• Verify applications with other organizations to avoid duplicates
• Create an Angel Tree tag for each child
• Contact businesses and organizations to determine interest in taking tags
• Maintain trees at various business and organizations
• Accept, receipt, and log all donations
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to accept donations after office hours
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to help with preparation and packing
• Implement the packing and organization of all donated items for families
• Work with Marine Corps Toys for Tots representative to secure necessary toys
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to help with distribution
• Implement the distribution of donated items and coordinate the distribution
• Organize clean-up of distribution
• Pack, label, and store remaining items for future use
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits
• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
• 4 sick days as “Discretionary”

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED