Part - Time Admin Assistant; Shelbyville

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.

As the Administrative Assistant you will perform a variety of secretarial duties, administrative tasks, statistical reporting, coordinate volunteers, property use and upkeep ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

• Provide administrative support to the Corps Officer
• Answer phones, emails, and general correspondence
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars
• Prepare letters, reports, forms, and meeting materials.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and program documentation
• Support volunteer, Advisory Board, and community-partner communications
• Assist with social media, flyers, newsletters, and community outreach
• Help coordinate special events, programs, and seasonal activities.
• Track office supplies and assist with routine purchasing
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and organizational information
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks:
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

• Minimum of 2 years of administrative, clerical, or office support experience preferred
• Experience providing receptionist/customer service and working with the public
• Experience with Microsoft Office, email, data entry, electronic records, and general office equipment
• Experience handling cash, deposits, invoices, and basic financial documentation preferred
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel, client, and organizational records
• Experience preparing correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, and minutes
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision
• Professional experience working with volunteers, families, community partners, or nonprofit programs preferred
• Familiarity with church, nonprofit, social-service, or community-based organizations is a plus

Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• All experience listed above

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• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 20 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

As needed, but minimal for conferences

Work is performed in an office environment;
May require minimal evening and/or weekend work.

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

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by…