Temporary Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant performs responsible, confidential, and complex secretarial and administrative duties for The Salvation Army in Modesto. The role provides information and assistance to the public and partner agencies and supports the organization’s mission and vision. Duties include supporting the Operational Manager and administration team; serving as a contact for calls, visitors, and mail; addressing community concerns; maintaining correspondence, files, and manuals; coordinating communications and events; assisting with Human Resources, finance meetings, and grants; and attending local training and Salvation Army conferences. The position is temporary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- California driver's license.
- Experience as an Administrative Assistant.
- Experience in data entry.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to lead.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, usually file boxes.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Operational Manager and administration team.
- Serve as the point of contact for calls, visitors, and mail.
- Resolve community concerns and complaints.
- Respond to letters and general correspondence.
- Maintain files and manuals.
- Oversee monthly newsletters, social media, and the webpage.
- Assist in preparing agenda items and minutes for meetings.
- Organize and coordinate holiday projects.
- Assist with implementing community fundraising events.
- Assist with Human Resources duties.
- Assist with preparing agenda items for weekly finance meetings.
- Attend local training and Salvation Army conferences.
- Assist with grants.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
