Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at The Salvation Army Southwest Division
Full Job Description
LOCATION:Southwest Divisional Headquarters
STATUS:FT/40hrs/wk
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
Some College coursework or experience preferred
Previous experience in Nonprofit/fundraising environment preferred
Experience and understanding of full spectrum of development preferred including:Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Direct Mail, Donor Relations and Public Relations
Extensive skills in multi-tasking, project planning / reporting and small event execution
Capable of working as a collaborative member of a highly flexible team
Ability to efficiently respond to donor and administrative needs
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Administrative experience and knowledge of office procedures
Extensive knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Publisher
Experience of or capacity to quickly learn donor and event software
Highly capable and functional with moderate supervision
Ability to provide service excellence to donor and community partners to further department objectives
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Valid Arizona driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass The Salvation Army’s fleet safety e-learning module
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide administrative support to Divisional Community Relations Director and limited support to Regional Development Director of NM (remote), Public Relations Director and Corporate Engagement Manager
Develop effective written correspondence designed to meet the specialized needs of the department
Expedite requests and inquiries from callers, visitor, donors, staff, board members and volunteers in an effective and professional manner
Assist assigned staff with donor reporting, gift tracing, researching and acknowledgements
Administration of Divisional Donor thank you letter process
Generate Divisional Directors donor, staff, and board acknowledgements and engagements
Assist in the handling, preparation and distribution of development materials
Assist staff in preparing for and organizing department meeting and events (internal)
Assist in the administration and execution of special events (external) assigned
Maintain confidential files and records
Assists with department administrative needs
Serve as a cross trained resource in other areas of development
Provide support and assistance in other special projects and events as initiated by supervisor
Other duties as assigned as they relate to the position of Administrative Assistant to the DCRD
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, …
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: The Salvation Army Southwest Division
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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