Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part Time Office Assistant on our Sayre Corps Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

·      Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

·      Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

·      Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

·      Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·      Christmas Bonus

·      Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

·      Free parking

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The office assistant will provide support with the general operation of the office and the material assistance ministry. This includes all components of social services including food pantry, holiday assistance, and financial assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Implement a Christian philosophy in all work, including the encouragement to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a viable, long-term solution for the spiritual, social and physical needs of our clients.
2. Provide a consistent professional presence in the reception area by greeting guests warmly in person and by telephone.
3. Maintain a tidy front office and waiting area.
4. Distribute phone messages as appropriate.
5. Keep an inventory of office supplies and restock as needed.
6. Collect statistical information from program leaders and enter into THQ system.
7. Process employee payroll to Divisional Headquarters.
8. Process Camp Long Point camper paperwork.
9. Assist with the kettle effort by scheduling volunteers and providing other support as needed.
10. Assist with donation pickups as requested.
11. Process all applications for financial assistance.
12. Assure that all client case files are complete and organized. This includes food pantry applications with the assistance of current volunteers, financial assistance, and Christmas assistance applications
13. Responsible for the organization and completion of Christmas assistance applications.
14. Drive van to pick up donations should volunteer driver be unavailable.
15. Office areas tidy; garbage removed; vacuumed regularly
16. Check mailbox outdoors once a day.
17. The office assistant is responsible for proper documentation and submission for EFSP reimbursement, attending EFSP meetings, entering monthly statistics into Turbo States, and documentation of United Way funding/assisting with annual application for United Way.

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry
• Associate’s degree or minimum 1 year related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Able to work well with individuals with varying needs
• Have ability to handle difficult situations in a professional manner
• Valid PA Driver’s License required and the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army standards

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.