The church administrative assistant provides administrative support to the Corps Officers.

• General administrative duties: printing, photocopying, filing, etc.
• Compose emails on behalf of Officers,
• Update statistical databases – SAMIS, etc.
• Reconcile corporate visa expenses for Officers in Salvation Army software (training provided)
• Assist with the coordination of church/outreach events: assist with planning and preparing, procuring supplies
• Run various administrative errands related to the ministry unit as needed (transportation will be provided).
• Produce announcement slideshows for church services (PowerPoint).
• Assist with social media presence, preparing media posts and updating website as directed.
• With co-workers, help maintain general building cleanliness, and safety prep.
• Possible expanded duties during Christmas season
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications:

• Completed high school diploma.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• Proof of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check or willing to obtain.
• Abuse prevention course through The Salvation Army. – we will provide the training
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada today to apply for this position.

Experience:

• Three months of related experience would be an asset
• Experience in building digital communication: slideshows, social media posts would be an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Understand, support, and be able to communicate and model the mission, values, and policies of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• Attention to details.
• Capable of successful independent work and working as a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with social media and digital communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

HOURS:

• This is a part-time position of 22.5 hours per week.
• After 3 months probation completed, enrolment into a group RRSP plan will be offered. At the end of 3 months, all employees are eligible to receive sick time and medical/personal appointment time PTO benefits.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

• Post secondary education in a related field would be an asset (admin, office admin)