Part-Time Administrative Assistant: Mission-Driven Support

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide vital secretarial and clerical support for the Corps Officer and team. You will handle phones, scheduling, correspondence, reports, and file maintenance in a church nonprofit setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong MS Office skills, data entry ability, and discretion in handling confidential information. Some cash handling and event support duties are also included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check required for the role.
• 2+ years of administrative, clerical, or office support experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, email, data entry, electronic records, and general office equipment.
• Experience handling cash, deposits, invoices, and basic financial documentation preferred.
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel, client, and organizational records.
• Experience preparing correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, and minutes.
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Professional experience working with volunteers, families, community partners, or nonprofit programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Corps Officer.
• Answer phones, emails, and general correspondence.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars.
• Prepare letters, reports, forms, and meeting materials.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files.
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and program documentation.
• Support volunteer, Advisory Board, and community-partner communications.
• Assist with social media, flyers, newsletters, and community outreach.
• Help coordinate special events, programs, and seasonal activities.
• Track office supplies and assist with routine purchasing.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and organizational information.

Skills

Receptionist/customer service

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic records systems

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide vital secretarial and clerical support for the Corps Officer and team. You will handle phones, scheduling, correspondence, reports, and file maintenance in a church nonprofit setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong MS Office skills, data entry ability, and discretion in handling confidential information. Some cash handling and event support duties are also included.