Administrative & Social Services Coordinator

OVERVIEW: 

The Administrative & Social Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the social services programs offered at The Salvation Army Redwood City Corps as well as overall administrative support of Corps programming.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the operation of the Social Services department in the absence of the Corps Officer
• Oversee the food program and input client data
• Oversee volunteers assisting in Corps programs
• Assist individuals with obtaining services including rental assistance, food distribution, and other resources that may be available
• Answer Corps phone and take detailed messages to relay important information
• Manage client database
• Maintain statistics of all Corps social service programs
• Prepare monthly reports
• Submit accounts payable and maintain invoices in secure files
• Compose and mail thank you letters to donors & community partners
• Contact advisory board members for meetings
• Drive to store locations for donations
• Assist Corps Officers with seasonal Christmas program
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver's license (required)
• Experience as an Administrative Assistant (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft programs                        

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Programs
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Team player

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (file boxes and food boxes)

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.  We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.  Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.