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The Salvation Army USA Western Territory Looking for 11-050 – Program and Development Assistant – SC/ Long Beach Red Shield at Long Beach, CA Full Time
Job Description
Description
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in a full range of activities required to prepare, submit, manage, and track program and development-related information for The Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield. This includes but is not limited to, document submission and tracking, maintaining files, maintaining supplies and inventories, coordinating multiple schedules and calendars, and communicating internally and externally with guests and members of the Long Beach Red Shield.
Pay Range
$18.00/hr. – $22.00/hr.
Essential Functions
- Assist with schedules, calendars, and information regarding Red Shield programming and program staff.
- Assist with the creation and dissemination of messaging related to staff, members, and the general community.
- Assist with computer input of member data, information, and renewals.
- Work with various administrative departments in the processing, submitting, and follow through of various documents including, but not limited to, guest information, membership applications, reports, and feedback information.
- Coordinate and send mailings and e-mails on behalf of The Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield and distribution of flyers.
- Coordinate fundraising ideas, events, or pathways (grants, community funding, savings portals) with Director of Programs and Development
- Receive, respond, and log incoming messages from multiple messaging portals for the Long Beach Red Shield.
- Assist in the collection, compilation, and submission of statistics.
- Assist with the creation of digital messaging and promotional materials.
- Manage program supplies and inventory, and order new supplies.
- Assists with other activities and functions associated with the position.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years administrative experience preferred.
- Associate degree in related field preferred.
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Background Check Required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and learning other computer based systems.
- Must be willing to work weekends when events, rentals, or major projects require.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- A criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
- Abide by Salvation Army Policies and Procedures and have an acceptance of Salvation Army philosophy and mission.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Qualifications
Education
Associates (preferred)
Experience
2 years: Minimum Administrative Experience. (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
Motor Vehicle Check (required)
Driver’s License (required)
Driver’s License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
