This position is flexible and perfect for busy professionals and retirees who want to give back to the community. Some work can be done remotely.

THE SALVATION ARMY OF TACOMA

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION - EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

VOLUNTEER

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

UNIT: Tacoma Corps

POSITION TITLE: Events and Fundraising Committee Volunteer

REPORTS TO: Business Operations Manager

STATUS: Flexible and Ongoing

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Events and Fundraising volunteers lend development, public relations, event coordination and

detail skills to The Salvation Army of Tacoma’s fundraising and events efforts throughout the

entire year. These include but are not limited to Tea Party/Purse Auctions, Back to School

Shopping Sprees, Back to School Supply Drives and Christmas Program efforts that include toy

drives and bell ringing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING):

* Identify and recruit community members and groups to volunteer for a number of events and

fundraisers

* Organize and coordinate one time to two month-long events and activities

* Cultivate people connections in other service areas such as Gig Harbor, the Peninsula and Greater

Tacoma

* Willingness to set up and tear down events

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

* Ability to quickly learn and apply new information/skills

* Sensitivity to and understanding of the comprehensive mission of The Salvation Army

* Strong relational skills

* Ability to work * Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision

* Ability to work in a challenging environment and maintain poise under pressure

* Ability and willingness to keep information confidential

* Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines, including

the ability to pass a TSA background check

* Must complete driver background check and be able to pass Online Decision Driver training

or have reasonably reliable transportation

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

* Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheet helpful

* Email experience

* Square Terminal (training provided)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or

continuous basis

* Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures during inclement weather helpful but not

required

* Ability to operate a telephone

* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer

* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is helpful, but not required

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or

without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification

or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements

of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the

accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

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.