Christmas Assistant - Apache Junction

LOCATION: Apache Junction

STATUS: Part time/ Temporary/ Seasonal

MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Ability to learn quickly
• Be able to work with the public in a professional, compassionate manner
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Self starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid AZ Drivers License
• Able to pass TSA Fleet Safety E-learning module

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with phones and field calls for assistance requests, supply information of times and required documents, schedule appointments as needed
• Data entry for Seasonal Programs (Angel Tree, Kettle Program, Thanksgiving Assistance)
• Assist with set up of Christmas programs
• Assist as needed with drop off and/or pick up of kettles
• Assist with Angel Tree Program site management, picking up toys, monitoring tags on trees as needed
• Assist with scheduling of volunteers
• Assist with Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions
• Assist in the preparation of a Christmas brief
• Assist with after seasonal clean up & storage

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.