Administrative Assistant

Be the welcoming face of The Salvation Army Corps Community Center, greeting every visitor, caller, and donor with warmth and a smile. This role supports daily operations through phone and in-person assistance, coordinates front office activities, and offers administrative support to all departments—helping connect people with resources, programs, and services that make a difference in the community.

 

This full time position works 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with a pay rate of at least $17.50/hour. The anticipated start date is 9/22/25.  The position offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance as well as generous paid time off that includes 10 days of vacation per year, 12 sick days per year (4 of which can be taken like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and the ability to earn an additional 2 days of PTO through our wellness program. The Salvation Army also contributes generously to a pension on your behalf and offers short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other great benefits. We invest in you as an employee and provide paid training and professional development opportunities and are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop with an organization that makes a difference in our community.

 

The Salvation Army Mission:

 

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.

 

Job Objective:

Provide administrative assistance for Corps operations, serving as first point of contact by telephone and in person for individuals entering The Salvation Army Corps Community Center. Convey friendliness, helpfulness, and guidance to those seeking assistance, those making donations, or those needing pastoral care. Responsible for administrative support to all departments including but not limited to Development, Corps Ministry, and Social Services.

 

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

 

• Provide consistent phone coverage while on duty during business hours, including maintaining an awareness of other staff schedules to be able to best respond to inquiries
• Greet and direct clients and visitors. Provide referral information.
• Schedule pantry appointments and maintain client records and files.
• Maintain vehicle check-out records
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintain bulletin boards and literature racks
• Support the needs of Officers and all Corps programs
• Support registrations and other administrative functions for special projects
• Attend to needs of persons coming in for showers by maintaining schedule, maintaining supplies, and being available during shower hours to make locker rooms available
• Assist all staff with projects that can be done while at the desk (laminating, mailings, making hygiene kits, seasonal projects)
• Assist in training volunteers to work in the front office according to established policies and procedures
• Coordinate schedule with volunteers so that front office has coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Receive front office or walk in donations (cash or in kind) and direct donations to proper department

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 

 

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:  One year of administrative support or receptionist experience.

 

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