GENERAL STATEMENT: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church; the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in the management flow of financial requirements, forms, reports, and documents for assigned functions and general office duties.

SKILLS & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Significant administrative and clerical experience
• Ability to work independently
• Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Valid Saipan operator’s driver’s license

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the maintenance of bookkeeping files
• Answer incoming phone calls and determine the most appropriate resolution
• Maintain corps, soup kitchen, outreach for Statistics (NSS) filing on a monthly basis
• Create physical files as needed
• Driving responsibility to pick up mail, make deposits, soup kitchen supplies, holiday events, or as directed by corps officer.
• Ensure corps vehicles and properties are maintained
• Help with seasonal duties as needed and coordinated with local board and corps volunteers
• Prepare general correspondence as requested
• Keep inventory of common supplies needed at the corps and in admin building (i.e. paper products, utensils, cups, toilet paper, etc.)
• Check emails and reply within 24 hours
• Communicate with corps officers

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT NEEDS: Use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Work under stressful conditions
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner
• Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Complete projects on schedule
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; travelling by various means, including aircraft.

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 a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work will be indoors/outdoors at the Saipan Corps Office. Attendance at trainings, both on and off island, maybe required.