Christmas Mall Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Christmas Program

UNIT: Tacoma Citadel Corps

POSITION TITLE: Christmas Mall Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Corps Officers

STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Full Time

Approximate start date November 10, 2025, and working through December 31, 2025

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.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Christmas Mall Coordinator coordinates the operations that take place at Tacoma Mall during the holiday season, namely the Giving Tree and Gift Wrapping Booth.

ESSENTIAL PROGRAM AIDE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the Giving Tree program for the collection of donated toys, and the Gift Wrapping Booth fundraiser at the Tacoma Mall.
• Inventory existing Gift Wrap supplies and provide Corps Officer with a list of supplies to be ordered
• Coordinate toy pick-ups from the Mall with Seasonal Christmas Drivers and Corps Officers.
• Coordinate space clean-up at end of season.
• Orient and lead volunteers for the Giving Tree and the Gift Wrap Booth onsite, as needed
• Maintain onsite contact and good rapport with key Mall staff.
• Oversee transfer of cashbox between Gift Wrap booth and Tacoma Citadel Corps.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license
• Must pass The Salvation Army 's in hour driving test and Motor vehicles Records check

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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

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 operate a motor vehicle
• 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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.