The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Overview
The Salvation Army’s
Salem/North Shore Corps . is hiring an
Office Assistant
and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location : Salem/North Shore, MA
Pay Range : $15 - $16 per hour
25 hours per week
Assist with the daily corps functions, included but not limited to, filing, copying, answering and directing phone calls, great and direct visitors/clients and drafting letters.
This job description is not all inclusive.
It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position.
Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience working for a non-profit, preferred
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
Ability to think logically and critically.
Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide statistics to Corps Officer and/or Social Ministries Program Manager
Assist and interact with visitors/clients
Assist with annual holiday preparations and distribution
Follow-up with clients to measure results of our programs and to continue to offer assistance.
Answer, direct, and take phone messages
Perform all filing within the office
Assist Corps Officers in keeping records up to date
Assist with sending receipts to donors
Assist with organizing Advisory Board meeting
Assist with setting up for lunch meetings
Assemble food bags for clients
Stock and arrange food donations and separate can goods
Arrange for pick-up of donated food items
Assist Corps Officers with some general work in bookkeepers’ office (cancelled checks)
Assist with all aspects of Thanksgiving and Christmas intake and distribution
Assist with Angel Tree requests
Assist with coordinator sorting clothing and toys
Reach out to local stores to request permission for TSA to set kettle stands
Assist with League of Mercy done on 3 separate Sundays during the Christmas season
Perform other related duties as requested.
Other Requirements:
Knowledge of Microsoft software – Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Must be able to type quickly and with accuracy
Must have great organizational skills
Must be able to relate to people of all cultural backgrounds
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
Must be fluent in Spanish
Must be professional and courteous
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.
Salem/North Shore Corps . is hiring an
Office Assistant
and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location : Salem/North Shore, MA
Pay Range : $15 - $16 per hour
25 hours per week
Assist with the daily corps functions, included but not limited to, filing, copying, answering and directing phone calls, great and direct visitors/clients and drafting letters.
This job description is not all inclusive.
It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position.
Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience working for a non-profit, preferred
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
Ability to think logically and critically.
Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide statistics to Corps Officer and/or Social Ministries Program Manager
Assist and interact with visitors/clients
Assist with annual holiday preparations and distribution
Follow-up with clients to measure results of our programs and to continue to offer assistance.
Answer, direct, and take phone messages
Perform all filing within the office
Assist Corps Officers in keeping records up to date
Assist with sending receipts to donors
Assist with organizing Advisory Board meeting
Assist with setting up for lunch meetings
Assemble food bags for clients
Stock and arrange food donations and separate can goods
Arrange for pick-up of donated food items
Assist Corps Officers with some general work in bookkeepers’ office (cancelled checks)
Assist with all aspects of Thanksgiving and Christmas intake and distribution
Assist with Angel Tree requests
Assist with coordinator sorting clothing and toys
Reach out to local stores to request permission for TSA to set kettle stands
Assist with League of Mercy done on 3 separate Sundays during the Christmas season
Perform other related duties as requested.
Other Requirements:
Knowledge of Microsoft software – Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Must be able to type quickly and with accuracy
Must have great organizational skills
Must be able to relate to people of all cultural backgrounds
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
Must be fluent in Spanish
Must be professional and courteous
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.