Mission-Driven Administrative Assistant for Shelter Programs

Shepherd's House Ministries; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k)

Health Insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Shepherd’s House Ministries is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager and Director. The role will manage calendars, respond to inquiries, draft communications, and coordinate meetings and events across the Men’s Center and Women’s and Children’s Center.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and a compassionate approach aligned with the organization’s mission to aid the hungry, homeless, and those facing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or administrative training preferred.
• Prior experience in shelters or residential programs is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide calendar management and scheduling support for Program Manager and Director.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for calls and inquiries.
• Draft, edit, and distribute communications and materials.
• Prepare meeting materials and track follow-up actions.
• Plan events and coordinate scheduling for classes and community activities.
• Maintain organized, confidential records in required systems.
• Support research, special projects, and operational updates.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Communication

Customer service

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Associates or admin training preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email/CRM tools

Job description

Shepherd’s House Ministries is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager and Director. The role will manage calendars, respond to inquiries, draft communications, and coordinate meetings and events across the Men’s Center and Women’s and Children’s Center.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and a compassionate approach aligned with the organization’s mission to aid the hungry, homeless, and those facing