Office Assistant - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Job Objective: This position will provide support to the Corps by providing general office support and serving as back-up for select program areas.

Essential Functions:

• Receive visitors and clients

• Perform reception desks duties as assigned

• Assist clients with access to assistance applications

• Serve as backup for operation functions including, but not limited to, food pantry, meal preparation, and canteen operation

• Perform light cleaning as directed

• Sort and distribute incoming mail

• Sort donations

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Experience working with diverse populations or customer service experience is desirable

Certifications/Licenses: None

Abilities/Skills:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Prompt, reliable, and professional

• Work efficiently and with limited supervision

• Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders

• Follow written and verbal instructions

• Maintain records with accuracy

• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and conversational skills

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Operate basic office equipment including telephone, computer, copier, fax, and scanning equipment

• Capacity to be trained in and use operation software including, but not limited to, MAAC Link

• Follow all guidelines and confidentially of information obtained from clients

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Includes sitting, walking, standing, stretching, reaching, climbing; lifting, pushing and pulling materials up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: Yes; must possess a valid driver's license and be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment with occasional work performed in facility commercial kitchen and food pantry

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.