Seasonal Support Worker (9314)

The Salvation Army•Christianburg, VA

About The Position

The Seasonal Support Worker provides seasonal social service, administrative, warehouse, and transportation support for The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree and holiday programs. The role assists clients with applications and distribution, maintains accurate and confidential client information, supports donation and warehouse activities, and safely transports donations, employees, and volunteers as needed. The position works Monday through Saturday and is listed as full time. Pay is $12.77–$12.85. Work takes place in office, warehouse, community/event, and vehicle environments, with regular interaction with clients, donors, employees, volunteers, and the public. The role may involve assignment to Angel Tree stations during peak periods and driving Salvation Army vehicles for pickups, deliveries, or transportation of seasonal workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two years of experience in receiving, storing, loading, and unloading materials, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid driver's license.
Must meet The Salvation Army's driver eligibility requirements for operating Salvation Army vehicles.
Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull materials, supplies, and equipment weighing less than 25 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift boxes containing materials and donations.
Ability to load, unload, secure, and protect goods.
Ability to use and move equipment such as dollies and hand trucks.
Ability to perform duties involving a combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
Ability to set up and break down materials and equipment for events.
Ability to meet the physical and attendance requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Greet, interview, and assist clients applying for Angel Tree assistance.
Determine client eligibility according to program guidelines.
Schedule client appointments and provide accurate program information.
Enter and maintain client information in the Angel Tree database while maintaining confidentiality.
Check in and assist clients during Angel Tree distribution.
Assist clients with receiving and transporting Angel Tree items.
Staff Angel Tree locations during peak periods as assigned.
Assist with canned food, coat, toy, and other seasonal donation drives.
Load, unload, sort, and properly place donated items in the warehouse.
Assist with warehouse setup, breakdown, organization, and cleanliness.
Safely operate Salvation Army vehicles to transport donations, goods, employees, volunteers, and kettle workers.
Set up and break down materials for seasonal events.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.