Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Development Associate/Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Department: Administration
Reports to: The divisional Secretary for the Salvation Army of Alameda County (DSAC)
Status: Full-Time Employment, 40 hours per week

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE

The Development Associate/Vocational Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for supporting the fundraising and development activities of The Salvation Army in Alameda County and recruitment of volunteers for fundraising and program activities.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

• Be the primary staff supporting Fundraising Event Coordination, including Spring Gala, Red Kettle Kickoff events, and other fundraising
• Attend Alameda County Advisory Board meetings and serve as primary support staff to all Advisory BoardEvent and Development Committee
• Maintain social media presence in coordination with DHQ Development staff and
• Do a minimum bi-monthly e-newsletter for donors and volunteers using Robly or other software.
• Coordinate quarterly donor tour programs.
• Complete annual fundraising letters for annual Shelter room sponsorship and vocational training
• Coordinate annual online red kettles and counter kettles.
• Support fundraising events for all four Alameda County Corps as requested.
• Assist in other related fundraising activities as

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

• Recruit volunteers for on-site kettles for the four Alameda County Corps.
• Contact area service clubs, churches, schools, and other community organizations to recruit volunteer groups tostaff red kettles in November and December
• Coordinate online kettle and other volunteerism opportunities through Volunteer
• Assist in recruiting volunteers for various projects for all four Salvation Army Alameda County Corps.
• Supervise administrative intern volunteers to assist in events and special projects as needed.
• Other related duties as

OTHER DUTIES

• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Attend Alameda County Officer Coordinating Council meetings as needed.
• Other related duties as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Associates in a related field or two years’ work experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to keep ALL volunteer personnel matters confidential.
• Highly organized and able to maintain file systems.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with non-profits; ability to work with diverse communities; strong verbal and written skills are
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Microsoft Office products, including Office 2003 (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher), demonstrated ability to read financial statements, create correspondence and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Background knowledge of Salvation Army practices (policies and procedures} and organization helpful.
• Valid CA driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to operate the telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
• Ability to operate essential office equipment and tools.
• 10% travel required.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position’s essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

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