Job Description

The Salvation Army Mission :

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.

Job Objective :

The office assistant provides support to the Corps Officer, employees, volunteers, and clients by managing a variety of tasks.

Manage office procedures including business processes, supply inventory, and building schedules on behalf of the corps officer.

Make sure that all interactions between the organization and others are productive to ensure the mission of The Salvation Army.

What you will do :

• Oversee clerical tasks, such as sorting and preparing mail.
• Ability to type (keyboard).
• Submit all reports, invoices, etc. to Corps Accountant in a timely manner.
• Prepare and monitor all income for deposit and send paperwork for deposits for Corps Accountant
• Maintain inventory of office supplies. Order materials and supplies as needed, with approval of the corps officer.
• Maintain relevant offices files.
• Welcome visitors and direct them to the appropriate location based on the purpose of their visit.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and assist with other communication as directed by the corps officer.
• Schedule meetings and sending meeting invites to attendees. Attend monthly advisory board meeting and takes minutes of these meetings.

Minimum Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and / or abilities required for this position.

Education : High School Diploma required. Associates preferred.

Background Checks : Position requires a background check to be completed and all background checks will be reviewed.

Experience : Two years of office experience preferred. Candidates with 2 or more years’ experience will be given greater consideration.

Certifications : Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard

Skills / Abilities : Ability to use Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher as well as Outlook and other computer programs. Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel

Supervisory Responsibility : No supervisory responsibility for this position

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include :

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Able Lift, pull, and push materials up to 25 pounds.
• Able to bend, squat, walk, and stand for extended periods.

Travel : Position may require occasional travel for training.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical office environment. May require some weekend and evening work, Christmas assistance.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-ground-to work, US veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Last updated : 2024-06-22