Administrative Coordinator

salvationarmyca; Bridgetown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia seeks an Administrative Support role to assist with day-to-day operations, coordinate meetings, and support community services programs. The position covers administrative duties, client interactions, and project support within the facility.

You will help manage office tasks, coordinate events, assist volunteers, and maintain records, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for clients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Assist with administrative procedures within MU or department.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and documents.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and arrange servicing of equipment.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by phone, or email.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Coordinate meeting times, agendas, attend meetings, and record minutes.
• Send/receive messages and documents via fax or email.
• Scan, sort, photocopy, collate, and file documents.
• Provide admin or project support as assigned.
• Organize basic workflow for other office staff.
• Assist with travel arrangements.
• Draft presentations and publicity materials as needed.
• Perform other admin duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Set up appointments and register clients for programs.
• Open/close the facility as needed and welcome clients.
• Monitor the facility to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Notify supervisor of issues and prepare incident reports.
• Track usage and enter data into databases.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate basic operations.
• Create posters/signage to communicate information to clients.
• Collect program fees and issue receipts.
• Schedule volunteers and monitor volunteer hours for reporting.
• Assist with event coordination as needed.
• Support summer camp registration and planning activities.
• Perform other coordination- as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The role provides general administrative support for the day-to-day operations and administrative coordination to one or more of the operations' subfunctions (e.g., laundry facilities, food bank, Corps. thrift store, etc.) and/ or support event and campaign coordination.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Administrative Duties:

• Assist with administrative procedures within MU or department.


• Prepare correspondence, reports, statements, forms, applications, and other documents.


• Maintain inventory of office supplies, order supplies as required and approved by the supervisor and arrange for servicing of office equipment.


• Respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries or forward to appropriate person.


• Process incoming and outgoing mail, manually or electronically.


• Coordinate meeting times, prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record minutes if required.


• Send and receive messages and documents using fax machine or electronic mail.


• Scan, sort, photocopy, collate, and file documents according to established guidelines.


• Provides administrative and/or special project support as assigned.


• May organize the basic flow of work for other office support workers.


• May assist in making travel arrangements.


• May assist with drafting and preparing presentations, brochures, flyers, advertisements, invitations, certificates, posters, graphics, etc.


• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

General Coordination (e.g., Community Services, Corps. thrift store, etc.):

• Set up client appointments and registers clients for programs, special events, services.


• May open and close the facility.


• Welcome and assist clients with operations.


• Monitor the facility, maintain a safe, supportive, and clean environment.


• Notify supervisor of issues and prepare incident reports, as required.


• Track usage, enter data into the database, log users and/or clients names if required.


• Respond appropriately to emergencies.


• Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems.


• Create posters/signage to communicate information to the clients.


• Collect program fees and prepare receipts as needed.


• May be responsible for scheduling volunteers and manage tracking of volunteer hours for monthly reporting.


• Perform other coordination- as assigned.

Coordination Support to Events:

• Assist in the planning of events.


• Assist in creating posts and posting on social media.


• Create spreadsheets, brochures, PowerPoints, and other related documents and program materials for events.


• Provide general coordination to volunteers.


• May provide administrative support and general coordination for summer camp registration and planning, training, orientation, etc.


• Perform other event coordination- as assigned.

Scheduling

• Responsible for scheduling for a MU, facility, etc., anticipate scheduling needs, and completing all associated record keeping.


• Resolve scheduling conflicts by referring to on-call procedures, collective agreements, and availability; validates contacts to ensure compliance with requirements.


• Maintain call-in list in accordance with the collective agreement.


• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Assist with processing of monetary donations and deposits.


• Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and for wise use of own resources.


• Receipting all donations using software.


• Required to maintain and Reconcile Petty Cash


• Required to maintain and reconcile safe inventory log


• Required to log and reconcile gift cards on a monthly basis


• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash. Receipts all donations using software if required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working environment is typically in the office, at the reception desk, or in a community facility in generally agreeable conditions.


• May be faced with dealing with aggressive and/or disruptive clients or visitors.


• Some limited travelling is required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as