Administrative Assistant/Family Services Clerk

Company: The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:Position: Corps Administrative Assistant/Family Services Clerk Location: Lancaster, PA Corps; 131 S. Queen Street Availability of Position: Immediate chedule: Part-Time; 20-29 hours per week Reporting Relationship: Corps Officers Salary and Grade: $16.00-18.00 per hour; depending on education and experience; 75 Non-ExemptThe 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!Position Overview: This position will support the Business Office and Family Services Department with administrative and clerical functionsThe Mission StatementThe 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.Responsibilities: Assist Corps Officer with preparation, copying, distribution and filing of Advisory Board minutes/Corps Council minutes and related correspondence. Coordinate the process for acknowledgement of Gift in Kind donations. Work with other staff members to develop and place food bank order / compiles and processes monthly food bank statistics. Responsible to collect monthly Corps statistics and prepare for and transmit to DHQ. Mail information regarding estates to DHQ and keep a filing system on the estates. Fill in at front desk of Business Office as needed. Place office supply orders when needed. Fax documents for staff members as needed. Assist with coordination and maintaining calendar of fleet vehicles usage. Assist with coordination and maintaining calendar of facility use. Assist with monitoring of the postage meter, request replenishment of postage funds, bulk mail account, postage due account. Provides administrative support and assists Corps Officer with coordination of special programs (i.e. Kettles; Coats for Kids, ExtraOrdinary Give, Scholarship program, Camp Ladore; Christmas Assistance program). Assist Business Administrator in performing clearance checks for prospective employees and volunteers. Assist Business Administrator in completion of all documents for new hires and maintenance of personnel files in a confidential manner. Assist Business Administrator with completion of documentation and maintenance of volunteer files. Assist Corps Officer with preparing the Sunday program, Powerpoint & inserts. Assist Business Administrator with position advertisement and screening of prospective employees. Assist Business Administrator with paperwork and other tasks related to orientation for all new employees. Assist Family Services with clerical tasks as assigned by Corps Officer Assist Family Services with compiling, organizing and the input of all statistical material. Perform all 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:Business education with 2 years of experience in a related field.Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.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 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 and FBI Criminal Record Check.Contact: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter including salary requirements as instructed below:External candidates interested in this position please apply online at . Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at No Phone Calls PleaseReleased by the Divisional Human Resources Department on March 15, 2021_______________________________________________________________________________________________All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.The Salvation Army will not hire any applicant for employment if the criminal background check reveals a conviction (or a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendre) for any sexual or violent crime. This policy is intended to help ensure safety in Salvation Army workplaces.Requisition No. 1494

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