Administrative Assistant

If you're organized, proactive, and love bringing people, projects, and ideas together, The Salvation Army Central Territory has an opportunity for you. As the Administrative Assistant, you'll support key leaders, manage important projects, and help drive initiatives that impact Kroc Centers across the territory. Bring your talent for organization and problem-solving to a role where your work helps make a difference every day.

Central Territory Headquarters LI

Compensation Range: $28.42 to $33.44/hourly, based on experience.

The Salvation Army Mission:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. It's message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. It's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Objective:

Provide administrative support and clerical duties to the Territorial Kroc Director of Operations. 

Essential Functions:

This job description is not all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position.  Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

• Provide administrative support including word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, data management, and report preparation. Also responsible for maintaining department mailbox as well as department head mailbox and other administrative duties.
• Coordinate travel and meeting schedules, including hotel reservations, as requested.
• Provide administrative support for transcription of meeting notes, drafting correspondence and project management
• Work independently and consistently manage the flow of work at THQ while the officer and employee staff regularly travels in the territory.
• Follow through on developing concepts as given outline, including research, development, written material, collaborative efforts.
• Ensure that Kroc and other strategic resources are appropriately disseminated. Compile and distribute consolidated monthly statistical analysis for Kroc Centers.
• Work to complete specific strategic planning projects to advance mission, and assist in keeping projects timely. 
• Discuss, develop and implement larger scale projects including but not limited to conference planning and program/performance evaluation methods.
• Represent the TKDO as assigned (e.g. in coordinating activities at THQ, in attending some functions, in requesting assistance on their behalf). 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Certification:    

High School Diploma or equivalent required Associates Degree preferred

Experience:    

Minimum of three years’ experience providing administrative support to a department, including the department head

Must have experience working with department personnel that travel regularly. Experience within The Salvation Army preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, Lotus Notes and e-mail.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel.
• Demonstrated success at project completion.
• Ability to take an outline of a desired outcome and successfully develop the outcome.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to bring resources together for project completion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Travel:        

Travel beyond the THQ work site is not normally expected, although there may be occasion to accompany the team to another meeting site

Physical Requirements:       

Physical requirements include: Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity in order to operate laptop computer.  Ability to web-based meeting formats including video-conferencing. Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time

Working Conditions:

Work would be performed in a typical corporate office environment. 

Looking for more than just a job? Join a mission-driven organization where your work makes a real impact every day. At The Salvation Army, you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, growth, and service to others.

We believe in taking care of our employees by offering:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days
• Retirement benefits including a 403(b) plan with employer contributions for eligible employees
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development
• A supportive culture that encourages work-life balance
• Competitive compensation within the nonprofit sector

Most importantly, you’ll join an organization with a meaningful mission — helping meet human needs and serving communities with dignity, compassion, and hope. Your work here truly matters.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 847-294-2166.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.