Administrative Clerk (4571)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•$13 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of the Corps. Key Responsibilities: Prepares and maintains office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain office records; researches office files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc. in order to prepare specific reports. Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; greets and assists employees and people from outside The Salvation Army; provides accurate and complete information regarding the Army’s operations and/or services; attempts to resolve complaints in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner; interviews Power to Care clients and enters information into appropriate data base and/or refers clients to other sources either inside or outside of the organization Performs various clerical and secretarial support work associated with special projects, seasonal events, and conference and committee meetings. Prepares and distributes thank you letters and memorial cards for contributions; maintains accurate and complete records of donor contributions; prepares tax receipts as requested by donors; works with CDS to upload white mail using the RDC Check Scanner; assists with coordinating, assigning, and overseeing volunteers as requested. Drives to bank to take deposits and to post office to pick up and deliver mail as needed/directed Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations. Ability to accurately type and input information into computer databases. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU : Education and Experience : High school diploma or G.E.D. required supplemented by additional secretarial courses preferred. License and Certifications : Valid Driver’s License may be required. Benefits : Health Voluntary Life PTO Retirement Holiday Pay Aflac Supplemental Policies Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Requirements

Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.
Ability to accurately type and input information into computer databases.
Ability to keypunch information into a computer.
High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Valid Driver’s License may be required.

Nice To Haves

supplemented by additional secretarial courses preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, lists, etc.
Updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain office records
Researches office files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc.
Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner
Greets and assists employees and people from outside The Salvation Army
Provides accurate and complete information regarding the Army’s operations and/or services
Attempts to resolve complaints in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner
Interviews Power to Care clients and enters information into appropriate data base and/or refers clients to other sources either inside or outside of the organization
Performs various clerical and secretarial support work associated with special projects, seasonal events, and conference and committee meetings
Prepares and distributes thank you letters and memorial cards for contributions
Maintains accurate and complete records of donor contributions
Prepares tax receipts as requested by donors
Works with CDS to upload white mail using the RDC Check Scanner
Assists with coordinating, assigning, and overseeing volunteers as requested
Drives to bank to take deposits and to post office to pick up and deliver mail as needed/directed