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The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Administrative Aide/Asst-11-160-SC/Santa Monica Corps

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403

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Mission Statement 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.

Position Summary Administrative Assistant Responsibilities Works under direct supervision of the Corps Officer(s) and also works in close coordination with DHQ Finance for the daily responsibility of processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and all cash receipting for the Corps. Coordinates directly with DHQ Finance on all related processing. Responsible for filing and data management. Responsible for safeguarding of income in accordance with Divisional cash handling policies. Prepares deposits and processes incoming mail in coordination with the Corps Officer. Additional responsibilities include phone and mail correspondence and ordering supplies. Provides general administrative support to the functions of Corps Administration as needed. Processes payroll for employees.

Program Assistant Responsibilities Works under direct supervision of the Corps Officer(s) and Corps Assistant to assist with preparing, planning and implementing Corps programming (men/women/youth) and outreach initiatives. Manages volunteer base through Volunteer Management program and coordinates onsite volunteer experience.

Essential Functions Administrative Assistant Responsibilities

Conducts all business and finance support tasks, maintains files and records in accordance to TSA policy.

Provide fiscal support by:

Processing cash receivable and cash receipting for Corp

Preparing deposits to multiple Corps accounts (operational, custodial, etc.)

Processing all Corps invoices to include: account coding, receipts/statements, etc.

Ensures tithes and offering data into Corps Stewardship program on weekly basis

Enters daily, weekly, monthly stats into relevant tracking software

Enter monthly statistical information into NSS reporting system

Responsible for ordering office supplies and scheduling maintenance of office equipment (Xerox, Fax, etc.)

Assists with general Corps and office administration including:

Employee, volunteer, and all other file maintenance

Copying, faxing, scanning documents, distributing mail

Answering and directing phone calls, respond to general line voicemails

Process payroll through Ultipro system for all Corps employees

Process TSAMM agenda items and assist in securing proper paperwork and vendor bids.

Program Assistant Responsibilities

Manage volunteer base through Volunteer Management program

Update volunteer opportunities in Volunteer Management for web-reservation

Facilitate onsite volunteer experience

Assist in oversight of daily volunteer activity

Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing Corps programming (men/women/youth/seasonal) and outreach initiatives

Assist with Summer and Special Camp/Retreat registrations

Assist with Seasonal Assistance Programs

Attends staff and program related meetings. Works with the Corps Officer in planning, coordinating, and implementing other special projects and programs

These duties may be changed in part or in full at any time at the Corps Officer's discretion, or as required because of program changes or needs.

Working Conditions Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Demonstrates aptitude in assigned tasks

Able to pass a Dept. of Justice background check IAW State Childcare Licensing

Willing and able to maintain confidential information in accordance with Salvation Army and industry standards

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Able to learn new web-based programs required for job (AP Workflow, Corps Management, Volunteer Management, Outlook, Office 365, etc.)

Takes direction and instruction positively

Ability to email, fax, operate copy/print/scan machine

Ability to work harmoniously with supervisors, coworkers

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Has high ethics and integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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