Job Description

The Salvation Army 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.

Salary Range Starting At: $19.00/hour

As the Seasonal Assistant you will provide critical support to the Youth and Family Services Coordinator in the forms of organization, preparation, clerical, transportation, and physical labor to the many seasonal events of The Salvation Army in Central Indiana, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Help to schedule (and oversee if necessary) pick-ups, deliveries, and other details associated with receiving and distributing donations and other items
• Provide support for (and oversee if necessary) the moving, setting up, and packing up of supplies for events and volunteer opportunities
• Interact in a professional manner with volunteers, staff and stakeholders at events, ensuring everyone has what they need to ensure the event’s success
• Drive the transit van to transport necessary supplies and donations
• Maintain inventories and organization of Angel Tree supplies as needed, notifying supervisor or designee of needed items
• Assist with all aspects of the Angel Tree program, including, but not limited to the application and adoption processes, delivery of angel tags to businesses and churches, pick up of toys, set up and tear down of event
• Assist in developing solutions for challenges brought up in the Angel Tree process
• Perform various clerical duties to support the Angel Tree and Coats for Kids Program
• Assist in all shared inboxes, TSAMM and training volunteers as needed
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed

Experience: Experience organizing materials, overseeing inventory, and providing active support to a team is helpful.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license (DOT license preferred) and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Able to problem-solve and work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Supervisory Responsibility: None

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Ability to communicate effectively and receive information necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended
• Driving and operating a box truck

Travel: Travel restricted to Central Indiana Counties

Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, warehouse, and church environments; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications

Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits