• Holiday Program Assistant

    Catholic Charities Family Community Services (Rochester, NY)


    Holiday Program Assistant

    Job Details

    Level

     

    Entry

     

    Job Location

     

    1099 Jay Street - Rochester, NY

    Position Type

    Seasonal

    Education Level

    High School Diploma or GED

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Negligible

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Business Development

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Director of Development, the Holiday Program Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient operations of our holiday gift giving program for clients, Share the Joy. This annual program supports nearly 2,000 clients of CCFCS, and we are looking for a highly organized Assistant to support the successful execution of this program. In addition, the Holiday Program Assistant will help support the general day-to-day operations of the Development department.

     

    _This is a part time seasonal position at 19 hours per week, from November through December 19, 2025. This is an in-office position, with hours ranging during normal business hours, Monday through Friday._

     

    _Hours in late November into December could increase based on applicants’ availability._

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    I. Amazon Wishlist

    + Receive, open and sort all incoming donations via our Amazon Wishlist. Each year donors purchase hundreds of gifts via our Amazon Wishlists that are then delivered to our office

    + Receive boxes, physically move boxes upstairs via carts, open boxes and sort gifts, breakdown cardboard and bring to dumpster

    + Enter incoming gifts into Amazon Wishlist tracker

    II. Assist in welcoming and organizing gifts and donations

    + During designated two-week period when all gifts are delivered to our offices by donors, support as point of contact for all donors, staff, and volunteers

    + Help organize and physically move gifts to proper storage area prior to staff picking up

    + Help facilitate the smooth distribution of gifts to our staff so they can deliver to clients

    III. Other various duties

    + May assist with entering data into various forms (excel, google sheets, word), creating labels or letters. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook, working knowledge of Google Sheets is a plus

    + Supports other events within the Development department in November including Empty Bowls and Thanksgiving box distribution

    + Maintain a high-level of confidentiality when working with sensitive donor, client, or staff information

    + Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings

    + Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse

    + Other duties as assigned

     

    _Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required._

    Job Qualifications

    **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required.

    **Experience/Skills:** Proficiency with the Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook, working knowledge of Google Sheets is a plus