Seasonal Support Worker
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The Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA, US
Summary
The Seasonal Support Worker provides social services assistance to community members, including screening Angel Tree applications and determining program eligibility. The role also involves administrative reporting, data entry, and the physical handling and distribution of seasonal donations.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: PMC-Alexandria Corps - Alexandria, VA, Position Type: Seasonal Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00Hourly, Schedule/Hours:
Seasonal; 10/1/2026 – 1/30/2026
Full-time; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday – Friday
This position is responsible for:
Under the general supervision of the Corps Officer, the Seasonal Support Worker is responsible for providing social services assistance to community members seeking Angel Tree (toys for children) assistance and assistance with any other seasonal programs offered by the Corps. The incumbent will schedule appointments, interview community members, determine their eligibility, and perform accurate and complete data entry. The Seasonal Support Worker will assist with sorting, moving, accounting for, and distributing seasonal donations, as necessary. The incumbent will assist with seasonal program administrative reports and other related duties. The Seasonal Support Worker may be required to drive in support of the seasonal programs at the Corps.
Key Responsibilities:
Answers telephones in a courteous manner and assists clients by providing accurate and complete information.
Schedules appointments for clients in a courteous and tactful manner.
Greets and communicate with Angel Tree sponsorship participants based on program guidelines.
Screens applications Angel Tree applications to determine eligibility for program participation.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language. Ability to perform route mathematical calculations. Ability to lift and operate hand trucks, and dollies. Ability to lift boxes of materials, donations. Ability to load, unload, secure and protect goods. Ability to set up and break down materials at events. Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner. Work is generally performed in a normal temperature-controlled office environment. During the distribution of donations there may be physical discomforts associated with temperature, noise, dust, and dirt. The position involves moving about the Arlington Corps location and surrounding local area where there are fluctuations in temperature due to cold weather conditions.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU::
High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
Two years general office and/or data entry experience in a customer service setting. OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License and must meet TSA MVR Requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA