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Salvation Army Southern Territory

Administrative Clerk

Salvation Army Southern Territory, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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Admin Support

Schedule/Hours: M-F (10 hours per week) Performs a variety of clerical support work including compiling, maintaining, filing, and photocopying records, correspondence, forms, lists, logs, etc. necessary for efficient operations of Command, Corps or department; maintains records of business transactions and office activities, answers the telephone; performs all activities regarding the processing of incoming/outgoing mail; prepares and processes supply orders. Key responsibilities: Prepares and maintains records, books, logs, lists, etc.; updates the same in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Performs routine filing of correspondence, forms, cards, records, reports, and documents; maintains and utilizes the bring-up filing system; ensures the files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail including electronic communications in an accurate and timely manner; ensures that all mail received is forwarded to the appropriate person and/or destination; update any address changes; prepares labels, lessons, and completes necessary forms, and packages same for shipping and delivery to mailroom. Maintain updated systems for electronic and manual databases. Physical requirements and working conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to sort and file items alphabetically and numerically. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. Ability to answer the telephone in a courteous and tactful manner in addition to the ability to learn how to proficiently operate a switchboard. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 30lbs.) Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but may be performed periodically in storage environments. Education and experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. required, with additional secretarial courses preferred And one to two years experience performing secretarial or administrative duties in a professional office preferred Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certifications: None. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled