Administrative Assistant - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

The Salvation Army’s Chelsea/East Boston is hiring an Administrative Assistant and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 258 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, MA 02150

Pay Range: $20 - $23 per hour

Responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Chelsea Corps.  Manage the flow of information through voice and written communication, maintain general business records, files and services as primary contact on behalf of the Corps Officers. 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. a) Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to:

• Photocopying
• Faxing
•  Mailing
• Filing

1. b) Assist the Corps Officer with employee time sheets and secure needed signatures.
2. c) Keep inventory and processes requests for office supplies
3. d) Proper maintenance of all copiers, computers & phone systems. Contact outside services as required.
4. e) Maintain routine reports
5. f) Maintain a membership database including all program participants, soldiers, advisory board members, etc
6. g) Prepare news releases, flyers & other public relations information for programs with the approval of DHQ Public Relations office.
7. h) Respond to all donations with a thank you (monetary and in-kind)
8. i) Assist where needed in the operations of all seasonal programs (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Back to School, Summer Camp, etc.) as requested by Corps Officers.
9. j) Work with the Corps Officers in obtaining all paperwork for campers attending Camp Wonderland. Communicate with parents as needed
10. k) Assist in the identification, recruitment, training, and utilization of volunteers for both local and seasonal social service activities
11. l) Perform other duties as requested.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.