Administrative & Office Operations Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division at the Red Shield Community Center in Chicago seeks an Administrative Assistant to support a busy office, process communications, manage files, deposits, and reports, and assist with procurement and payroll duties.

The role is non-exempt, full-time, pay grade 403, at $18.74 per hour, requiring a High School Diploma with 2–4 years of experience and strong Word/Excel skills (60 wpm).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 2–4 years of experience.
• Experience in PC-based work environments, including Word and Excel.
• Must be able to type 60 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate locations.
• Process incoming mail and prepare reports for Corps Officers.
• Maintain filing and storage of supplies; organize administrative offices.
• Process payables weekly and prepare deposits.
• Track grants/donations and prepare related financial reports.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Word processing

Excel

PC-based work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ICIMS

Paycor

Word

Excel

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division at the Red Shield Community Center in Chicago seeks an Administrative Assistant to support a busy office, process communications, manage files, deposits, and reports, and assist with procurement and payroll duties.

The role is non-exempt, full-time, pay grade 403, at $18.74 per hour, requiring a High School Diploma with 2–4 years of experience and strong Word/Excel skills (60 wpm).