Location: Divisional Headquarters, Program Department, Service Unit Administration (Hartford, CT)

Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, Temporary (August - October 2025)

Hours Per Week: 24

Scope of Position: Perform administrative, accounting, and coordinating duties supporting the Social Ministries Director. Assist with promoting seasonal programs, including camp registration and campaigns, and with financial and statistical accounting in a way that supports the department’s performance at the highest possible level.

• Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
• Assist with mailings.
• Attend occasional Service Unit meetings.
• Collect and ensure the accuracy of quarterly statistical reports for the Service Unit.
• Maintain statistical files and copies of reports needed for United Way Service Units.
• Field and direct calls from Service Unit volunteers and community members seeking assistance.
• Maintain a current Service Extension Directory.
• Maintain office supplies and collateral materials.
• Manage, support, and track paperwork collection, including financial, statistical, United Way, and EFSP (Emergency Food and Shelter Program).
• Monitor, track, and file monthly bank statements to maintain DFB (Designated Fund Balance).
• Receive, review, and process weekly Service Unit Reimbursement Requests.
• Support fundraising and special events, such as the Red Kettle Campaign, Seasonal Assistance, and Back-to-School initiatives.
• Support Service Extension goals to provide comprehensive emergency assistance to 38 service units.

• A high school diploma is required.
• A minimum of three years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a social service non-profit setting.
• Must understand, embrace, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Experience in accounting and proficiency in mathematics are required.
• Strong proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Continual attention to detail, highly organized, and able to establish priorities.
• Demonstrate discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in dealing with all matters.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must complete required training upon hire.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.