Office Manager

Job Description

The starting salary for this position is $17 per hour.

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: The Office Manager will be responsible for the clerical and accounting functions for the facility. This position requires utmost confidentiality, ability to follow procedures and policies all while ensuring our clients and customers via phone and in person are treated with courtesy and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing and sending accounts payables abiding by all procedures and policies established by the accounting center.
• Weekly contributions, donations, deposits and receipts will be a main role of the position.
• Greet all clients and visitors in person or via phone in a friendly courteous manner, return calls left on the answering system and ensure messages both received and taken are promptly provided to the appropriate person.
• Works with Corps Officers as needed on general and business matters.
• Processes daily mail.
• Responsible for creating and distribute mail projects, Thank You notes, and other clerical duties to include maintain the records and files of the Corps.
• Track information relating to special projects as assigned, to include Christmas effort and volunteers.
• Maintaining and ordering office and other supplies and replacing when necessary.
• Manage volunteers; track volunteer hours and process volunteer packets as required by DHQ.
• Process building usage forms.
• Prepare staff meeting minutes.
• Responsible for statistical reporting to CO and DHQ.
• Manage campus electronic bulletin boards.
• Assist with front desk duties as needed.
• Occasional driving is required for this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises volunteers as needed.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), with 1-2 years’ experience.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• English proficiency sufficient for written and spoken communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients and customers required. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, Publisher and email software. The ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, attention to detail and filing.
• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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