Program Assistant

Job Objective: Assist the Corps Officer(s) with basic secretarial duties, assist with fund raising efforts and other special projects and seasonal activities, and provide other support for Corp Officer(s).

Essential Functions:

Office Support

• Serve as backup for receptionist
• Oversee and/or execute food pantry: volunteers, ordering, pickups, unloading truck, stocking pantry
• Maintain bulletin boards and info displays as needed
• Maintain CMS, databases, and filing systems
• Responsible for gathering and entering monthly statistics and social service data
• Assist with clerical duties: checking mail, scanning bills/checks, making copies, etc.

Seasonal Activities

• Summer Camp
  
  
  
  • Ensure potential participants have opportunity to attend camps, provide information, registration forms, and organize transportation to/from camps
  • Responsible to ensure camp forms are completed correctly and sent in on time
  
  
  
  
• Seasonal activities
  
  
  
  • Assist with and/or coordinate kettles, toy distribution, food distribution, clothing and food drives, Christmas assistance sign-ups
  
  
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year's clerical and administrative experience

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work within a diverse population
• Ability to be non-judgmental in approach, allowing clients their right to self-determination, treating all with dignity and respect
• Sound judgment, reasoning, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in standard English, both orally and in writing; bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities
• Ability to plan, organize time wisely, and follow through
• Self-motivated and able to perform with limited supervision
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including telephone, personal computer, copier, fax and scanning equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft application including Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook

Supervisory Responsibility: Assist with supervision and support of daily volunteers

Physical Requirements: Include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting on an intermittent or occasional basis; grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting objects up to 25 lbs.; reaching overhead. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Local travel

Driving: Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must 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; some weekend and evening work may be required.

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.