Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Wherever there is a need in La Crosse County you'll find The Salvation Army. We not only strive to help our community with shelter and food, but to also empower our youth as well. The Salvation Army strives to meet our residents where they are at and to help them in their journey. With everyone who passes through our doors we welcome with arms. We want to be a place that our residents can call home until they are ready for their next steps in life. If you want to help make a difference by serving your community and helping those in need, apply now!

This is a part-time, 20 hour/week position.

The Administrative Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to all departments. Serve as the first point of contact for all callers and visitors to The Salvation Army of La Crosse.

About the role:

• Answers, screens or transfers phone calls and takes messages for the staff.
• Takes minutes at general staff meetings
• Receives, screens and directs visitors and clients.
• Arranges and attends staff meetings at the supervisor's direction.
• Maintains the office calendar and contacts.
• Creates memos, correspondence, spreadsheets and other reports as needed.
• Maintains, organizes and updates client databases associated with the position.
• Sorts and delivers all mail and distributes faxes as they come in.
• Goes to the post office to empty the PO Box as needed.
• Sorts resident mail and maintains the client mail cart.
• Assists with counting and sorting cash and checks as the business department needs.
• Writes store vouchers for the public facing program.
• Assists with the Angel Tree program, Heatshare, hallway coat distribution and other

Education: High School graduate; Associates preferred.

Certifications: A valid driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier preferred.

Experience: Two years' administrative experience.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life

Part-time employees with a regular work schedule of 20-29 hours per week are eligible for voluntary life benefits, prorated holiday pay and prorated paid time off.

Compensation: $14.66 - $18.33/hour, based on experience.