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Seasonal Volunteer Database Data Entry Clerk
Service Extension Department | NEOSA Divisional Headquarters
Classification: Seasonal, Part Time, Non-Exempt (up to 20 hours a week)
Reports to: Service Extension Director
Time Frame: November 1, 2026 through December 24, 2026
Salary: $18.00/hour
Make a Difference This Holiday Season
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computers and data? Are you looking for meaningful seasonal work where your efforts can help strengthen services in communities throughout Northeast Ohio?
The Service Extension Department is seeking a Seasonal Volunteer Database Data Entry Clerk to support our holiday kettle season. In this important behind-the-scenes role, you'll help ensure volunteer information is accurate, organized, and accessible while also assisting in connecting individuals who reach out for help with the appropriate local service unit.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, communicating with others, and being part of an energetic team working toward a shared mission.
What You'll Do
As our Seasonal Volunteer Database Data Entry Clerk, you will:
- Maintain and accurately enter kettle volunteer information into the volunteer database.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets containing necessary volunteer information.
- Enter volunteer information received from local units into the appropriate database.
- Send volunteers training videos, instructions, and other information needed to prepare them for their assignments.
- Respond to online requests for assistance and route inquiries to the appropriate service unit based on the individual's ZIP code.
- Follow up with volunteers as needed to help keep holiday kettle activities moving smoothly.
- Assist the Service Extension Director with seasonal kettle projects and other related assignments.
- Help maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records throughout the season.
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
- High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
- Experience with data entry, administrative support, volunteer coordination, or similar work is helpful.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Skills & Qualifications
Our ideal candidate is:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Comfortable learning and working in computer databases.
- Accurate and attentive to detail when entering and maintaining information.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- A clear and professional written and verbal communicator.
- Comfortable communicating with volunteers, coworkers, and members of the public.
- Dependable, collaborative, energetic, and service-oriented.
- Able to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
- Committed to The Salvation Army's mission and programs.
Why You'll Love This Seasonal Role
Your work may happen behind the scenes, but it plays an important part in making the holiday season successful.
You'll help support volunteers, strengthen local kettle efforts, and connect people seeking assistance with services in their communities, all while gaining valuable experience in database management, administration, communication, and nonprofit operations.
Bring your attention to detail, your positive attitude, and your heart for service. Help us make a difference this holiday season.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're looking for meaningful seasonal employment and want to put your administrative and organizational skills to work for a mission that serves others, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the team supporting our holiday efforts across Northeast Ohio.
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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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