Seasonal Christmas Assistant

The Salvation Army • Harrisburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is hiring a Seasonal Christmas Assistant to coordinate and support the planning, administration, and delivery of seasonal assistance programs, with a primary focus on the Christmas Assistance Program and Angel Tree. This position serves people, assists in the supervision of volunteers, manages application and donation processes, maintains accurate program records, coordinates distribution activities, and supports program reporting. The role also provides operational support for all Christmas initiatives, ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently, compassionately, and in a manner that reflects the mission and values of The Salvation Army. As a representative of The Salvation Army, the successful candidate is expected to support and uphold the mission and values of the organization, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect while serving the community. This position contributes to The Salvation Army's holistic mission of meeting human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or minimum 2 years of experience in human services or related field
• Confidentiality in all areas
• Reliable transportation
• Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated and exhibit strong initiative
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills required, specifically knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Excel
• Able to multi-task with ease and confidence
• Empathy and a desire to give excellent customer service to all, especially volunteers and clients requesting assistance
• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army's insurance company
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check
• Completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Nice To Haves

• Spanish as a second language preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the planning, administration, and delivery of seasonal assistance programs by overseeing client services, volunteer engagement, application processing, donation management, inventory control, and distribution activities.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, effective communication with clients, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners, and the efficient execution of program operations to provide meaningful assistance to families while supporting program accountability and community impact.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of seasonal assistance programs, with a primary focus on the Christmas Assistance Program and Angel Tree.
• Serve people, assist in the supervision of volunteers, manage application and donation processes, maintain accurate program records, coordinate distribution activities, and support program reporting.
• Provide operational support for all Christmas initiatives, ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently, compassionately, and in a manner that reflects the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
• Support and uphold the mission and values of the organization, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect while serving the community.
• Contribute to The Salvation Army's holistic mission of meeting human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED