Administrative/Food Bank Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Kodiak, AK

34d

About The Position

The position performs a wide variety of detailed and advanced administrative duties for the Kodiak Corps, Thrift Store, and Transitional Housing. Assignments are performed with some independence that require the exercise of sound judgment and decision making but remain in conformance with established office policies and guidelines. Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, corporate card reconciliations, data entry/tracking, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. This position will also assist with food pickups and administration for The Salvation Army Food Bank.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.
Strong proofreading and editing skills; thorough knowledge of correct grammar and punctuation; ability to organize and prioritize tasks while working cohesively and collaboratively with co-workers, supervisors, visitors, vendors, and clients.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and to demonstrate professional conduct at all times to include absolute adherence to confidentiality standards.
Must be at least 21 years of age with a current driver’s license with acceptable driving and criminal history reports.
Must meet all state requirements to be in compliance with DOT and Alaska state rules, which may include obtaining a medical certification from an approved provider.
Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions.
Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history.
Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
Must complete the online course for Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential.

Responsibilities

Assist with written, verbal, and electronic communications, including creating, formatting, and preparing a variety of official letters and documents.
Prepare reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using Word processing, spreadsheet, database, or internal/company software.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, records management, maintaining files, and basic bookkeeping work.
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
Assist in personnel processes such as new hire paperwork, interview scheduling, personnel action forms for employees and volunteers, and distribution of forms to Human Resources and other relevant departments.
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with all other departments within the organization.
Assist with administrative tasks for Thrift Store and Transitional Housing.
Assist with standing in on light case management and disbursements of vouchers, goods, and other necessary items.
Assist with grocery rescue pickups and administration for the food bank.
Operate a large vehicle (non-CDL/DOT) as needed to pick up food from the Food Bank distribution points and/or deliver food and supplies.
Work on special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.