Giving Tree / Gift Wrap Assistant

DEPARTMENT: LODGE
UNIT: Tacoma Corps
POSITION TITLE:Giving Tree/Gift Wrap Assistant
REPORTS TO:Giving Tree/Gift Wrap Coordinator
STATUS: Seasonal, Full-time November 1 – December 23

PAY: $15.75/Hour

SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Giving Tree/Gift Wrap assistant helps the Giving Tree/Gift Wrap Coordinator with the daily operations at the Giving Tree and Gift Wrapping stations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, organize, and track volunteers for both programs.
• Report Giving Tree and Gift Wrapping volunteers and hours to the Volunteer Coordinator for the previous month by the beginning of the following month.
• Provide tag setup arrangements for the toy program.
• Utilize the volunteer programs as requested by The Salvation Army DHQ/THQ.
•  Assist with space clean-up at the end of the season.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new information/skills
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the comprehensive mission of The Salvation Army
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check
• Reliable transportation.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheet
• Microsoft Outlook experience
• Wellsky
• Square Terminal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
•  Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sweep, mop, and vacuum floors on a daily basis.

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.

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.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.