Administrative Assistant - Office & Programs Coordinator

The Salvation Army; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Health care coverage

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Schenectady is seeking a Corps Administrative Assistant to provide general office/secretarial support to the Corps Officers and staff. The role supports programs and activities of the Schenectady Corps and related finance staff.

Responsibilities include calendars, mail, filing, and coordinating donations, with additional duties like scheduling bell ringers for Christmas events as needed. Requires a high school diploma and NY license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience; Associate degree preferred.
• Valid NY driver’s license; 21+ to pass Salvation Army van driving course.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of client, staff, office and Corps information.
• Act as point person for office manager duties: equipment maintenance, supplies, petty cash, bank deposits, errands.
• Manage calendars, bulletins, correspondence, filing, mail and phone inquiries.
• Organize office operations and ensure efficiency.
• Secure and report income from donations and offerings received by mail.
• Schedule bell ringers and assist with Christmas efforts as instructed.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

NY driver’s license

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet navigation

Office equipment proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Windows navigation

typing and phone systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army in Schenectady is seeking a Corps Administrative Assistant to provide general office/secretarial support to the Corps Officers and staff. The role supports programs and activities of the Schenectady Corps and related finance staff.

Responsibilities include calendars, mail, filing, and coordinating donations, with additional duties like scheduling bell ringers for Christmas events as needed. Requires a high school diploma and NY license.