Corps Assistant

Hourly Wage: $23.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status:
Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department:
Portland Red Shield Corps

Position Title:
Corps Assistant

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.

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact or email thq.reporting.linevationarmy.org, attention Donna Campagnolo.

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Assist Corps Officers with all programming and administration assignments as described. Assist in the growth and implementation of The Salvation Army Portland Red Shield programs, policies, and practices. Position will require an emphasis on corps and outreach programs including, but not limited to: youth programs, seasonal programming, holiday assistance, and data entry.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Oregon State Driver’s License.
• 2 years or more experience with Salvation Army programs preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate well.
• Bilingual in Spanish, helpful but not required.

• Must be creative and enjoy working within a mission-driven, result-driven and community-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Emotional maturity with very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, council members, external partners and donors.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting program demands.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, filing cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Act and dress in a professional manner, wearing a Salvation Army uniform when appropriate.
• Maintain a valid Oregon State Driver’s License and be over the age of 21 for auto insurance purposes.
• Must successfully complete The Salvation Army’s driver safety program before driving and will be required to recertify annually as required.
• Working knowledge and ability to use computer systems, including PowerPoint, Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with training.