Executive Assistant

Position Summary: The Executive Assistant performs a wide variety of tasks and administrative duties in support of an officer/director. This role is responsible for the coordination of calendars, scheduling meetings, and acting as a liaison between officer/director and others. This position is also responsible for performing general office and project related support including assisting visitors, answering telephones, and resolving various administrative inquiries and acting as a gatekeeper for operational and administrative tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Corps Officer/Envoy/Corps Administrator to effectively handle a wide variety of projects and tasks
• Provides timely communication, feedback and follow-up to staff, leadership, visitors, and volunteers
• Arranges and coordinates meetings (in person and virtual), appointments, visits and business travel as needed, monitoring department calendars
• Communicates and coordinates department activities with other departments and headquarters
• Prepares reports and other information as requested
• Maintains and organizes documents and files; prepares written communications as requested
• Performs general clerical support functions (word processing, spreadsheets, scanning, copying, filing, dictation
• Handles departmental mail, coordinating internal publications with headquarter
• Supports the management of Advisory Board, Board Committees and Advisory Council meetings, serving as scribe for the Advisory Board and Executive Committee
• Provides orientation and training for new staff as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Excellent typing skills and computer operation, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 2 years of executive administrative support experience or 3 years of administrative experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Learn and adhere to Salvation Army policies, practices, procedures, and culture
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, and donors

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

Qualifications:

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts

• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

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 the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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.