Administrative Assistant — Programs & Operations

The Salvation Army Southern California; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support office operations in Chandler, AZ. The role involves data entry, records maintenance, and assisting with tenant screening and events.

You will maintain volunteer data, handle correspondence, and help with daily office tasks. Strong organization, communication, and confidentiality are essential, along with a valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some experience and/or education in office support and management required.
• Data Entry skills
• Social Service experience preferred
• Some light property management experience a plus
• Must be well organized and detail orientated.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Inventory and product ordering experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Must have reliable transportation
• Arizona DL with clean driving record required.
• Proof of vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co‑workers.
• Prepare all correspondence as requested
• Collect and count weekly collections and submit to necessary personnel
• Assist with tenant screening and application processing.
• Keep accurate records
• Maintain up-to-date volunteer data for all programs.
• Assist Administration with seasonal and other special events.
• Assist with food pantry and clients as needed.
• Answer incoming calls and transfer to appropriate personnel as needed
• Gather statistics each month and compile monthly Office Report.
• Perform daily operations of the Corps that are assigned
• Assist with ensuring basic forms are in supply for programs.
• Attend and note take for program meetings as assigned.
• Organize meals/food for program meetings
• Maintain and order supplies for office needs
• Manage daily mail pick up and drop off
• Organize and mail checks to CDS
• All other duties as assigned as it relates to the position of Administrative Assistant.

Skills

Data Entry

Social Service experience

Confidentiality

Strong communication

Inventory management

Criminal background check

Reliable transportation

Arizona driver license

Vehicle insurance proof

Organized & detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support office operations in Chandler, AZ. The role involves data entry, records maintenance, and assisting with tenant screening and events.

You will maintain volunteer data, handle correspondence, and help with daily office tasks. Strong organization, communication, and confidentiality are essential, along with a valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.