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Salvation Army is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Cortez

Salvation Army, Cortez, CO, United States


Job Title: Administrative Assistant

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt
Reports to: SE Center Coordinator

Schedule: Roughly 24 hours/week
Supervises: N/A

Closing Date:11/23/2024

Rate of Pay: $17.00/hour

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
  • Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
  • Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
  • Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)

Function:Administrative Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to the SE Center Coordinator including, but not limited to, supporting Christmas kettle fundraising efforts, coordinating all volunteers including community service workers, maintaining confidentiality, and performing general office duties (maintaining files and filing system).

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Greeting Clients
  • Answering Phones
  • Working with clients in a one-on-one situation
  • Coordinating Volunteers
  • Will assist in Grant Writing and Fundraising
  • Data Entry
  • Assist SE Coordinator as needed
  • Performs other duties as required

Qualification and Education Requirements
  • Ability to work with Microsoft products (Word and Excel)
  • Must know basic computer skills
  • good phone etiquette
  • Must have some experience with grant writing
  • Must be able to coordinate people for the Kettle season
  • Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to maneuver.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position.
  • Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
  • Ability to operate telephone.
  • Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
  • Ability to understand written information.
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)