Gift Planning Administrative Assistant

Description

LOCATION : Southwest Divisional Headquarters

STATUS : FT / 40hrs / wk / M-F

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associates degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years previous Administrative Assistant experience
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of donors, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to be professional and courteous at all times.
• Excellent detail, organization, and file management skills
• Demonstrated dependability, maturity, and initiative; must be able to maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule, address multiple projects in a timely manner and take projects from beginning through completion
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Type minimum 50-70 wpm
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite and related products and software
• Must pass a criminal background check

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Support for Directors of Gift Planning (DGPs)

Data & Database Management

Document & Proposal Preparation

Marketing & Communications

Event & Seminar Coordination

Professional Advisor Support

Other Responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

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