Office Assistant

Overview

Position: Office Assistant

Department: Coatesville Corps

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Part Time Plus (20 hours)

Reporting Relationship: Corps Officers

Salary and Grade: $15.00 per hour; 72 Non- Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Description of Position:

The function of the Office Assistant includes greeting customers and staff, answering, screening and directing all calls, and taking messages. This position will also direct incoming mail, maintain office supply inventory and must acquire a full knowledge of all services provided by The Salvation Army Coatesville Programs. In addition, this position will assist the Corps Officers with scheduling the Christmas interviews, keeping records, and other clerical duties. They will also work directly with Officers and provide administration support and handle any other duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:

•  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, filing and general office procedures.
• Must have an understanding and appreciation the Mission of The Salvation Army
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check.
• While an appreciation for, and understanding of, the philosophy and mission of The Salvation Army is required, being an active Salvationist is a plus.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.   

No Phone Calls Please.

Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department 1/16/24._____________________________________________________________

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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.

Requisition No. 1872

Salary : $15