The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory · 6 hours ago
Administrative Assistant
Ithaca, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as a Part Time Administrative Assistant. This role involves providing secretarial support, managing community volunteers, and assisting individuals in need of emergency assistance.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide a confidential and compassionate interview with walk-ins needing emergency assistance. Complete all family intake information and assess the need required
Accurately document all information required by The Salvation Army and cooperating agencies (i.e. The Food Bank of Central New York)
Manage community volunteers
Organize and maintain all necessary files for Salvation Army programs and other secretarial duties
Network with other local agencies when needed to provide best means of assistance
Assist volunteers of the Client Choice System of The Food Bank of Central New York when filling emergency food assistance
Attend any necessary training required for services and remain up to date on certifications
Act as Point of Contact for most of our community through the phone and our office
Answer, provide correct information and referrals for each call
Record messages for appropriate persons
Update outgoing messages during special times (Christmas and back to school)
Complete and file tax donation forms, when requested
Provide direct emergency assistance via writing vouchers as available:
Manage and maintain files, paperwork and statistics
Maintain calendars to coordinate corps officers and all community responsibilities
Prepare, type and copy correspondences and other documents as needed and on a timely basis to include but not limited to:
Thank you, birthday cards, and prayer requests
Church bulletins for each Sunday and special services
Work with officer to coordinate Christmas collections, distribution, thank you letters, reports
Coordinate annual Fishing Tournament
Attend the employee meetings to take notes for officer filing and reference
Pick up donations, make camp runs and take seniors home as needed
Order office supplies used regularly and anything else the officers or corps leaders need
Qualification
Required
Pleasant attitude with all staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Training with Food Bank of Central New York on policy (attend after hired)
Valid driver's license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements
Benefits
Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
Christmas Bonus
Wireless discount for Verizon customers
Free parking
Company
The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services.
Founded in 1865
1001-5000 employees
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