The Salvation Army
Overview
Title:Seasonal Programs Assistant
Location:Harrisburg
Reports To:Directly: Programs and Services Manager Indirectly: Programs and Services Chief Administrator
Availability:September – December 2025
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary and Grade: $18.00p/hr, 73
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package toeligibleemployees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Remitted Tuition Program
Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Position Overview:Provide high-level administrative and programming support throughout the Holiday season specifically throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance Programs.
Description of Position:
handling confidential information from clients requesting assistance through the intake process
application process
phone calls and person to person visits
Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence
processing assistance applications
scheduling meetings
make copies as needed
scheduling and coordinating volunteers
organizing donation pickups and deliveries
providing onsite support at the distribution site as needed
T he above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent; Bachelor degree a plus.
As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http:// internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .
No Phone Calls Please.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 8/11/24. _____________________________________________________________
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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.
Requisition No. 2456
Job LocationsUS-PA-Harrisburg
Job ID 2025-14325
Category Program
Compensation Min USD $18.00/Hr.
Compensation Max USD $18.00/Hr.
Type Temporary Full-Time
Title:Seasonal Programs Assistant
Location:Harrisburg
Reports To:Directly: Programs and Services Manager Indirectly: Programs and Services Chief Administrator
Availability:September – December 2025
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary and Grade: $18.00p/hr, 73
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package toeligibleemployees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Remitted Tuition Program
Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Position Overview:Provide high-level administrative and programming support throughout the Holiday season specifically throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance Programs.
Description of Position:
handling confidential information from clients requesting assistance through the intake process
application process
phone calls and person to person visits
Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence
processing assistance applications
scheduling meetings
make copies as needed
scheduling and coordinating volunteers
organizing donation pickups and deliveries
providing onsite support at the distribution site as needed
T he above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent; Bachelor degree a plus.
As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http:// internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .
No Phone Calls Please.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 8/11/24. _____________________________________________________________
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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.
Requisition No. 2456
Job LocationsUS-PA-Harrisburg
Job ID 2025-14325
Category Program
Compensation Min USD $18.00/Hr.
Compensation Max USD $18.00/Hr.
Type Temporary Full-Time