Administrative Clerk - Paducah, KY

We have Excellent Full –Time Benefits:

 

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Hearing
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Long-Team Disability Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Saving Plan 403b

 

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative work necessary for the smooth operation of the office; plans meetings, assists with special events, as a majority of the responsibilities; processes a variety of routine paperwork, filing, copying, necessary for office operations; answers the telephone and provides general information regarding the office operations; serves as liaison between the supervisor and Officers and other staff  by providing and obtaining pertinent information about department/office operations.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Knowledge of effective and efficient record-keeping and bookkeeping practices and procedures. Knowledge of the English language including proper grammar and punctuation. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to learn and become proficient in specific computer software including MS Office, Publisher, and the internet. Ability to maintain an efficient and organized filing system to ensure that items can be retrieved in a timely manner. Ability to answer the telephone in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to maintain the confidential nature of the work. Ability to follow instructions, plan and organize work, and work under limited supervision.

 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required, with additional secretarial courses preferred, and two years’ experience performing clerical work in an office environment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance. Work requires the ability to lift and carry and /or push/pull Light (less than 25 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Light mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations.

 

 Additional Comments:

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

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Posting Dates – 08/12/2021 to 08/23/2021

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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