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Corps Assistant Full Time NEW
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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 Title: Corps Assistant
Corps/Department: Hoonah Corps
Reports To: Corps Officers
FLSA Status: Full-time; Exempt
Scope of Position: This position will be responsible for a wide variety of detailed and advanced administrative duties requiring a high level of confidentiality and independence. This position will also be responsible managing seasonal employees and operating the Doughnut Hut under the direction of the Corps Officers. All assignments will be performed using sound judgment and decision making skills, while remaining in conformance with established Salvation Army policies and guidelines, as well as general office practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent.
- Proficiency with computers and the Microsoft Suite.
- Strong proofreading skills and editing skills; knowledge of correct grammar and punctuation; ability to organize and prioritize tasks while working cohesively and collaboratively with co-workers, supervisors, visitors, vendors, and clients.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and to demonstrate professional conduct at all times to include absolute adherence to confidentiality standards.
- Current Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving and criminal history reports. Ability to politely and professionally interact with co-workers and the public.
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- Cash register, check guard, and credit card machine experience preferred.
- Obtain and maintain ServSafe Card.
- Ability to occasionally travel by air and ferry transportation.
Essential Functions:
- Understand and clearly support and promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of adult and youth corps programming.
- Assist with written, verbal and electronic communications, including creating, formatting and preparing a variety of official letters, documents and forms.
- Prepare reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using Word processing, spreadsheet, database, or internal/company software.
- Pick up, open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes, mail, banking information and email, according to Salvation Army policy.
- Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and basic bookkeeping work.
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
- Assist in all personnel processes and records management, including hiring, scheduling and training.
- Drive to pick up food and/or deliver food and supplies to Family Services clients.
- Maintain mileage logs, gas receipts, and notifies Officers of any maintenance issues.
- Responsible for Family Services case management, including preparation and distribution of food boxes/commodities.
- Keep all necessary Family Services records and inventories, and file all required reports, ensuring compliance with any State, Federal, and Salvation Army regulations.
- Implement the Pathway of Hope program for Hoonah area.
- Keep the Hoonah Corps food storage area and kitchen area clean, neat and tidy.
- Accurately report any problems to Corps Officer.
- Open and close Hut as assigned.
- Monitor timecards and breaks for accuracy and process timecards in UltiPro for Corps Officers approval.
- Keep track of inventory and report stocking needs to Corps officer as needed.
- Ability to assemble and disassemble Doughnut Machine as needed for general operations
- Operate cash register and credit card machines as needed.
- Greet and assist customers in purchasing refreshments as needed.
- Assist with the entire doughnut making process (mixing, pouring, frying, topping, bagging, etc.) as needed.
- Assist in keeping the Doughnut Hut and equipment clean and in good working order in order to maintain a safe and pleasant working environment.
- Calculate daily deposit, sales reports, and bank cash receipts as directed, safe-guarding cash at all times.
- Assist with relief at Doughnut Hut when necessary.
- Occasionally travel from time to time, but not on a regular, continuous basis, to provide training and assist with establishing additional Doughnut Huts throughout the Alaska Division.
- Assists with all other duties as assigned.
Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Driver Requirements: Must be a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history. Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a heated and ventilated institutional setting. Noise level varies throughout the day. Exposure to extreme temperatures possible during pickups and deliveries but not on a normal basis.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis; to grasp, reach, handle, finger, push or pull objects.
- Ability to see and hear at normal ranges with corrective devices, if necessary.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., or more with assistance.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in daylight, darkness, or in inclement weather conditions.
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.
Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Performance Skills: Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
Confidentiality Statement: The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.
Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.
I have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand the duties as described herein.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver’s License
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