Seasonal Program Assistant

Overview:

Position Title:                   Seasonal Program Assistant 

Location/Department      Torrington, CT 

Status:                              Seasonal, Part-time,

Hours Per Week:             25 hours maximum 

 

Assist in the coordination of the Thanksgiving and Angel Tree programs and provide support and assistance to the Corps Officers with holiday programs. 

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Assist in the coordination of the Thanksgiving program which includes obtaining family information from staff, interacting with donors, coordinating drop off/pick up of donations, assisting in the Thanksgiving distribution and tracking program data.
• Assist in coordination of holiday programs such as Angel Tree toy distribution which includes registering families, processing donations, tracking data, and other clerical duties.
• Serve as back up to reception desk, as needed. This includes answering phones and directing calls appropriately, taking detailed messages when needed.

 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Experience working in an office setting, non-profit experience preferred
  
• Professional and courteous demeanor
  
• Works well under pressure and within deadlines
  
• Must have computer skills and be comfortable working with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Must have reliable transportation 

Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.