Corps Administrative Assistant - Office Support & Impact

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health coverage

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Supplemental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Student loan forgiveness

403(b)

Christmas bonus

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Corps Administrative Assistant to provide general office/secretarial support to the Corps Officers and staff. This full-time role handles calendars, correspondence, mail, and phone inquiries, and assists with program and activity support at the Corps office.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience (Associate’s Degree preferred), proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and a working

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year experience; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Must have valid NY driver’s license and if over 21 years of age will need to pass on-line Salvation Army 12 Passenger van driving course.
• Must have a working knowledge of all office equipment including copier/fax/scanner, typewriter, computer, folding machine, and telephone system.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, and overall management skills.
• Must be able to navigate computer using current Microsoft Windows environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and be able to use Excel.
• Must be able to navigate the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, office and Corps information.
• Serves as point person for office manager duties including equipment maintenance, purchasing supplies/inventory, monitoring petty cash, bank deposits, and running errands.
• Administrative duties to include managing calendars, bulletins, correspondence and follow up, filing, receiving, sending and distributing mail, and answering phone inquiries.
• Organizes office operations and procedures and ensures they are updated, and efficient.
• Responsible for securing and reporting income related items such as cartridges and offerings and donations that come in through the mail.
• Schedules bell ringers and help with Christmas efforts as instructed by CO.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office management

Confidentiality

Phone etiquette

Valid NY driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Corps Administrative Assistant to provide general office/secretarial support to the Corps Officers and staff. This full-time role handles calendars, correspondence, mail, and phone inquiries, and assists with program and activity support at the Corps office.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience (Associate’s Degree preferred), proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and a working