Administrative Aide / Asst-11-085- SC / Pasadena

Job Description

Job Description

Mision 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.

Position Summary

The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Administrative Assistant will facilitate the overall mission of The Salvation Army by providing professional level clerical and administrative support to the Disaster Case Managers. He / She will work closely with other staff members and volunteers in providing quality customer service to the Corps stakeholders. This position is intended to be funded from 1-2 years. Candidate can expect assignment to end anywhere within this time period.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Corps secretary providing professional level clerical and administrative support to the Disaster Case Managers (DCM), composing and typing all correspondence and all types of written material.
• Screen calls and visitors to the DCM’s, making appointments as necessary.
• Work with DCM’s and other staff members for the creative development of EDS response to people affected by the Eaton and Palisade Fires.
• Provide assistance to all DCM’s departments with the development and maintenance of an up-to-date database of victims of the wildfires.
• Accountable to collect, organize and report all EDS assistance given to the fire victims.
• Maintain a well organized and up-to-date EDS fire victim filing system.
• Conduct regular on-line and other forms of research and order supplies in support of the DCM’s in developing programs, activities or events in support of fire victims.
• Participation in special projects, events and campaigns as requested.
• Communicate with and serve as liaison to the EDS Director as directed by DCM’s to assure all TSA guidelines and policies are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate accounting of EDS gift card inventory per financial guidelines.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities