Administrative Assistant - Development

Location: Administrative Assistant/Development/PBC Area Command, WPB, Florida

Position Type: Regular (Non - Exempt)

Pay Range: $20.71 p/h.

About this opportunity: Assist development department in various activities related to social media, special events, Angel Tree, Kettles, volunteers and donor relations. Serve as a liaison with community as requested by Director of Development or Assistant Director of Development.

Key responsibilities:

Composes, prepares and/or types a wide variety of paperwork including that of a confidential, and/or technical nature with limited supervision and direction such as correspondence, proposals, notices, bulletins, agendas, schedules, minutes, manuals, etc.; records minutes of meetings and distributes the same to all those concerned; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the same.

Performs varied and/or routine development duties for the Development office.

Assists with Salvation Army special events to include kettles, Angel Tree, Toy Shop, Summer Camp, etc; this may include administrative detail, assistance in planning, leading, participating as needed/directed.

Performs a variety of administrative work associated with special projects and special events; processes correspondence, mail merges, and special documents; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same before submitting for approval and signatures.

Researches, compiles, interprets, and summarizes information for various reports, spreadsheets, surveys, and special projects; researches files, accounts, records, etc. to resolve problems and/or correct documented information; informs appropriate people of discoveries.

What we are looking for in you:

Two-year degree or equivalent college coursework,

and

four years progressively responsible experience performing administrative work in a general office,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.

Ability to transcribe dictation and type.

Ability to key information into a computer.

Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.

Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, dictation equipment, computer, and adding machine.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance.

Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.

Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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

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Application Submittal Period:  3/11/2024 – 4/112024

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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