Seasonal Volunteer Coordinator
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The Salvation Army
Birmingham, AL, US
Summary
The coordinator will recruit, screen, train, and manage volunteers for seasonal programs including the Angel Tree initiative. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate records, reports, and statistics related to Christmas program activities.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Birmingham AL Area Command - Birmingham, AL, Position Type: Seasonal Full Time, Salary Range: $17.00, Job Category: Public Relations, The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a CHRISTMAS SEASON VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR for The Salvation Army Birmingham Command, located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Responds to volunteers that have registered in the volunteer software program, screens and selects volunteers for the various seasonal and Center of Hope activities; orientates, trains, coordinates and monitors the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet Christmas program needs. Coordinates the volunteers for The Salvation Army Angel Tree program and seasonal activities. Prepares, records and reports for Christmas programs.
This is an onsite position. Remote work is not available.
What We Are Looking For In You: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of general office practices and principles. Knowledge of social service practices and principles. Ability to work with people and to provide guidance and assistance in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner. Ability to prepare accurate and complete records, reports, and statistics.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations or related field and experience working with volunteers preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, and computer. Ability to walk, stand, and do occasional lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Work is performed in a normal office environment and at the Angel Tree Christmas Warehouse.
Valid driver's license is required for this position.
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
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
