Job Information
The Salvation Army Administrative Assistant in Modesto, California
Description
OVERVIEW:
The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of highly responsible, confidential, and complex secretarial and administrative duties, provides information and assistance to the public and partner agencies, and performs in keeping with the mission and vision of The Salvation Army in Modesto.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Operational Manager and administration team
Serve as point of contact for calls, visitors, and mail
Resolve community concerns and complaints
Respond to letters and general correspondence
Maintain files and manuals
Oversee the monthly newsletters, social media, and webpage
Assist in preparing agenda items and minutes for meetings
Organize and coordinate holiday projects
Assist in the implementation of community fundraising events
Assist with Human Resource duties
Assist with preparing agenda items for weekly finance meetings
Attend local training and Salvation Army conferences
Assist with grants
Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
CA driver’s license (required)
Experience as an Administrative Assistant
Experience in data entry
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
Ability to multi-task
Team player
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Great communication skills
Ability to lead
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes)
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
ADA Statement:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will:
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Experience
Preferred
Experience in data entry
Experience as an Administrative Assistant
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)