Administrative Assistant

The Salvation Army's Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The division is home to 26 Worship and Community Centers (Corps), 67 service extension units, a camp, as well as multiple homeless shelters, thrift stores and food pantries. Service extension units are branches of The Salvation Army in communities where Corps are not located but service is provided by committees of volunteers. As a whole, our organization is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, adherents, employees, volunteers and other individuals all working together to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people, as well as working to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate. The Salvation Army Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division is the administrative unit which provides services to people in need in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. We are an organization dedicated to Doing the Most Good in your community! Apply now!

The Administrative Assistant to the General Secretary provides overall clerical and practical support to the General Secretary (GS) and Divisional Secretary for Strategy and Operations (DSSO) positions. Manages the operations of the Divisional Headquarters building pertaining to reception, mailroom, and office supplies to support the mission of The Salvation Army in the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division.

About the role:

• Receives phone calls and manages the calendar and mail for GS and DSSO.
• Maintains general files for GS and DSSO.
• Assists with monthly expense reports and mileage reports.
• Supervises the building receptionist(s) and the operation of the front desk and mail room.
• Provides front desk coverage for breaks, receptionist absence, and other unique circumstances.
• Oversees maintenance of copiers, fax machines, and other front desk and mailroom equipment; coordinate purchase of new equipment and training for such.
• Orders and maintains consolidated inventory of office supplies.
• Creates and maintains updates to the Divisional and Milwaukee County Calendars on Microsoft Outlook, and coordinates events/schedules to ensure there are no conflicts.
• Obtains and submits dates for pocket calendars to be printed each year and distribute calendars to DHQ and corps.
• Coordinates, communicates and updates schedule for weekly DHQ devotions, as needed.
• In coordination with GS and DSSO, keeps DHQ staff informed of building events, meetings, policies, special conditions, etc as needed.
• Takes meeting minutes for assigned departmental meetings, as well as meetings of the Milwaukee County Coordinating Council.
• Serve as a Notary Public for official documents as required.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Two (2) years experience as Administrative Assistant to a high-level manager or executive (in a nonprofit setting helpful). Event management experience also helpful. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

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.