Holiday Assistance Coordinator
Summary
Seasonal role coordinating a holiday gift and meal program for families, managing registrations, partnerships, and volunteer logistics.
A seasonal role which is perfect for a current employee looking to add some hours to their work
week within your Y. The Holiday Assistance Program Coordinator will work closely with other Y
leadership staff for the registration and administration of our famous “Holiday Assistance
Program” to support up to 800+ kids with holiday gifts, clothing, and additional support.
This role will fill your heart with the Holiday Spirit!
CORE EXPECTATIONS:
Duration: Mid-September through late December
Hours: 20–30 hours per week, with increased hours/evenings/weekends as the holidays approach
Pay: $19 hr
PROGRAM COORDINATION, EXECUTION & DEVELOPMENT
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Collect intake packets and register participants for the H.A.P.
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Work with partner agencies to share family’s needs.
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Help manage the “adopt a family” or child program within the branches and communities we serve.
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Organize and catalog gifts for families at the North Pole Prior to pick up.
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Coordinate and facilitate pick up and / or delivery times with families that have been adopted.
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Recruit organizations and individuals to adopt a family or child.
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Work with staff and volunteers to fill a schedule of events at the North Pole and / or delivery service.
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
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Works directly with SSYMCA staff to ensure a successful Holiday Assistance Program. At times will act as the program lead in the absence of SSYMCA leadership.
PARTICIPANTSHIP ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
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Builds and fosters relationships with and among organizations and individuals to take part in the program, by adopting a family or child
BUDGET & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Works within the budget determined by association leadership and / or staff. Will monitor expenses and make sure appropriate approval is given for all expenses.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
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Will work to maintain a clean and organized North Pole to allow for ease of access and use during the program.
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT
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Builds and further develops volunteer capacity, sharing the social responsibility.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT
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Will help assists in YMCA fund raising activities/events and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.