Administrative Assistant - Business

Location:  Palm Beach Area Command/Admin Office – WPB, FL

Position Type:  Administrative Assistant/Business – Regular Full Time

Pay Rate:  $21.54 p/h       

About this opportunity:

Composes, prepares and/or types a wide variety of paperwork including that of a confidential, complex, and/or technical nature with limited supervision and direction such as correspondence, proposals, contracts, agreements, resolutions, programs, statistics, budgets, invoices, legacy or other legal documents, agendas, schedules, minutes, manuals, etc.; records minutes of meetings and distributes the same to all those concerned; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the same.  Manages filling, updates, purging and organization of aforementioned documents.  Maintains inventory lists, vendor lists, and other information. 

Prepares and processes Property and Furnishing & Equipment requisitions in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintains organized and complete files with proper back-up materials for each requisition; prepares correspondence with Divisional Headquarters regarding the same; ensures that all requisitions are processed in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Southern Territory Minutes; prepares check requests for Requisition approvals and ensures proper documents are received from vendors for processing payments from Headquarters.

Performs a variety of administrative work associated with special projects; processes correspondence and special documents; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same before submitting for approval and signatures.

Prepares and meticulously follows through on TSAMM submittals to DHQ/THQ. Ensures accurate and timely submission of submittals – including any follow-up and works to resolve potential rejection submission of submittals – including any follow-up and works to resolve potential rejection of items from DHQ/THQ.

What we are looking for in you:

Two-year degree or college coursework,

and

four years progressively responsible experience performing administrative work in a general office,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.

Ability to operate various office equipment and business software.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  November 19, 2024 – December 19, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!