Program Assistant
About The Position
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
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year’s clerical and administrative experience
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
- Assist with and/or coordinate kettles, toy distribution, food distribution, clothing and food drives, Christmas assistance sign-ups
- Assist with supervision and support of daily volunteers
- Assist the Corps Officer(s) with basic secretarial duties
- Assist with fund raising efforts and other special projects and seasonal activities
- Provide other support for Corp Officer(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
