The Salvation Army USA Central Territory Hiring for Office Assistant at Moline, IL, United States Full Time

The Salvation Army

Position Description

Heritage Temple Corps Moline, IL

Position Title : Office Assistant

Job Summary : Greet guests as they enter the building. Direct guests to the area that they are inquiring about. Answer phones and direct calls to proper department.

Complete office duties as assigned.

s To : Corps Officer

Supervises : N / A

Qualifications : A minimum of two years of progressive customer service / administrative support experience.

Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.

Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver’s license.

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills :

• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage people and projects successfully.
• Team player, self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.
• Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications, Internet and Social Media platforms.

The Salvation Army 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 Christ. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Provide administrative support to the Corps Officers in support of community service needs.
• Warmly greet, answer and provide referrals as appropriate to guests and callers.
• Receive and organize postal items.
• Maintain all files and complete s as necessary. Ensure all are updated and organized at all times.
• Assist in seasonal activities.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere through appropriate conflict management, courteous demeanor, and professional and appropriate communication practices.
• Maintain compliance in The Salvation Army’s “Safe from Harm” Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned as related to administrative support.

Position Ranking :

Regular, Part Time, Non-Exempt, 20 Hours, $14.00 / Hour

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

This Position is required to do basic business and office work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to talk and listen, stand, walk, sit and use hands.

Individual must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds and occassionally lift up to fifty pounds. The use of Office and Computer Equipment is necessary.

Vision abilities will require close vision. Work may be performed indoors and occasionally require outdoors to attend meetings.

There is low to moderate noise level for this position.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.