Secretary II-Memphis Area Command

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has opening for a Secretary II  for the Kentucky - Tennessee Territory, located in Memphis, Tennessee.

We have Excellent Full –Time Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Hearing
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Job Summary:

The Secretary II relieves the Area Commander and Associate Area Commander (‘Area Commanders’) of administrative detail; performs advanced, complex, and often confidential secretarial work with a broad scope of responsibilities; prepares advanced and technical reports from start to finish; maintains the Area Commanders’ calendars;  coordinates information and arrangements for meetings and seminars; responds to inquiries regarding departmental operations and ensures the office runs smoothly while the Area Commander and Associate Area Commander are absent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures; knowledge of effective and efficient recordkeeping practices and procedures; knowledge of basic mathematics; knowledge of accepted practices and techniques involved in budget and report preparation, recordkeeping, public relations, interpersonal relations, and business communications both oral and written; knowledge of basic accounting or bookkeeping practices and procedures including ability to prepare spreadsheets; ability to learn the broad scope of department operations and services in order to serve as an information resource and to provide assistance in a timely and effective manner; ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized; ability to gather, compile, and assemble information into a final product for letters, records, reports, etc.; ability to plan, organizes, and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines; ability to determine the most effective and efficient method to accomplish work objectives and goals and to work under limited supervision; ability to prepare spreadsheets and to maintain computer databases; ability to maintain an efficient and organized filing system to ensure that items can be retrieved in a timely manner; ability to maintain the confidential nature of the department; ability to serve as a lead worker to clerical personnel including assigning and monitoring work for accuracy and completeness; ability to organize and give attention to details; ability to plan events and projects; ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army; ability to communicate well verbally and in written form; ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required supplemented by secretarial courses from a technical or vocational school preferred, and four years progressively responsible experience performing secretarial work in a general office, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, writes, and communicates the English language; ability to perform routine mathematical computations; ability to transcribe dictation and type; ability to keypunch information into a computer; ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically; ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, Dictaphone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine; ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance; ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines; ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision; ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized; limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time; duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking; ability to work with a high energy level; ability to be a team player, working collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced setting; ability to work with volunteers. Work is usually 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 involves driving a vehicle to off-site meetings where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 3/12/2021 – 6/20/2021

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

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