Christmas Mall Assistant

POSITION TITLE: CHRISTMAS MALL ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

STATUS: TEMPORARY, NON-EXEMPT

SCHEDULE: Approximate start date November 13, 2026, and working through December 31, 2026

SUPERVISOR: CORPS OFFICERS

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Christmas Mall Assistant assists the Christmas Mall Coordinator with seasonal programs that take place at Tacoma Mall during the holiday season, namely the Giving Tree and Gift Wrapping Booth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the setup and operation of the Giving Tree, and the Gift Wrapping Booth fundraiser at the Tacoma Mall.

• Ensure adequate supplies and tags are maintained and available.

• Assist in the coordination of toy pick-ups from the Mall with Seasonal Christmas Drivers and Corps Officers.

• Help recruit and coordinate volunteers for both the Giving Tree and the Gift Wrap Booth.

• Orient and lead volunteers for the Giving Tree and the Gift Wrap Booth onsite, as needed

• Maintain volunteer logs and report volunteer hours to Business Operations Manager.

• Maintain onsite contact and good rapport with key Mall staff

• Assist with the handling of cash and credit card payments at the Gift Wrap Booth.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task

• Ability to quickly learn and apply new information/skills

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• 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 pass a TSA background check

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (email)

• Square Terminal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Ability to operate telephone

• Ability to operate desktop or laptop computer

• Ability to understand written information.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (emptying trash, moving boxes, etc.)

Work Schedule / Location:

This position is located at the Tacoma (Simon Mall) and The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps in Tacoma, Washington. The schedule is based on program needs.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

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 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.

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

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities