Administrative Assistant - Mission-Driven, 30h

The Salvation Army; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army Fall River Corps. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level clerical support to officers and staff. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and professional communication in a fast‑paced ministry environment.

Key duties include answering calls, handling mail, maintaining files, processing supplies, and assisting with payroll timesheets. The position offers a competitive hourly pay and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgment.
• Requires a high level of computer expertise related to Microsoft Applications - Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a warm, gracious, and professional manner.
• Requires initiative, detail orientation, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated skills in written correspondence and verbal communication; strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Sort and open office mail and place in appropriate inboxes.
• Perform general clerical duties (photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing).
• Maintain inventory and process requests for office supplies.
• Submit timesheets to payroll bi-weekly.
• Maintain department files and perform typing duties.
• Handle donations acknowledgments and seasonal program coordination.
• Assist with scheduling social service interviews and holiday assistance.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma

College/Business School Graduate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Job description

The Salvation Army Fall River Corps. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level clerical support to officers and staff. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and professional communication in a fast‑paced ministry environment.

Key duties include answering calls, handling mail, maintaining files, processing supplies, and assisting with payroll timesheets. The position offers a competitive hourly pay and robust employee benefits.