Secretary I

Location: The Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge             

Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour (Full-Time)

About this opportunity:

Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of the Department; prepares correspondence, letters, memos and reports and maintains databases necessary for office operations; prepares minutes for meetings; files and records information; answers the telephone and provides general information regarding the office operations and/or services; processing incoming/outgoing mail for an assigned area; coordinates special projects and Christmas projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Type’s correspondence, minutes, newsletters, bulletins and/or reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares, types and processes correspondence, statistics, check requests, forms, agendas, schedules, minutes, etc., ensures the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the same.
• Prepares and maintains office records, reports, calendars, databased, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete and timely manner; updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain office database records; research office files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc. in order to prepare specific reports.
• Prepares and proofs various routine reports; compiles and records information and statistics necessary to generate routine reports; proofs reports for errors and to ensure they are grammatically correct.
• Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; greets and assists employees and people from outside The Salvation Army; provides accurate and complete information regarding the office operations and/or services.
• Receives, sorts, collates and distributes mail in an accurate and timely manner; ensures that all mail received is forwarded to the appropriate person and/or destination; collects and prepares outgoing mail.
• Preforms routine filing of a variety of correspondence, forms, cards, record, reports and documents; maintains and utilizes the bring-up filing system; ensures the files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner.
• Photocopies and/or shreds a variety of items including correspondence, forms, reports and documents.
• Complies information for booklets, kits, notebooks, etc. for conferences, seminars and meetings.
• Performs various clerical and secretarial support work associated with special projects, seasonal events, conference and committee meetings; created and prepares programs, signs, banners and invitations for various events.
• Processes invoices for payment; type requisitions and check requests; receives and processes checks to pay bills; maintains appropriate back-up paperwork in files and ensures that payments are made in an accurate and timely manner

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required supplemented by additional secretarial courses preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience performing clerical work in an office environment.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. 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 is little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

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

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.

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:  03/18/2025 – 04/01/2025

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!