Development Seasonal Community Engagement & Christmas Campaign Associate
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Columbus, OH, US
Summary
This position supports the annual Christmas Campaign by coordinating volunteers, community partnerships, and donor engagement activities. Responsibilities include managing holiday initiatives such as Angel Tree, Red Kettle, and toy distribution.
Job Description
Overview
Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt, 29-40 hours per week, Hours vary between 8:30 am-5:00 pm. October 1 – December 24, 2026.
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Job Focus:
This position supports The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Campaign by helping to coordinate volunteers, community partnerships, donor engagement activities, and seasonal activities throughout Central Ohio. This temporary position plays a key role in supporting Angel Tree, Red Kettle Campaign, Christmas Cheer, Adopt-A-Family, toy distribution and other holiday initiatives. Responsibilities include volunteer coordination, community outreach, donor engagement, toy drive management, event support, and partnership development. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit management, community relations, event coordination, fundraising support, volunteer leadership, and donor stewardship.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or volunteer coordination experience, preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Comfortable working with diverse groups of volunteers and community partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced seasonal environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends during the Christmas season.
- Willingness to uphold and support The Salvation Army's mission and ministry.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s license and the ability obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards.
The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
