Temporary Administrative Assistant

OVERVIEW:  The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of highly responsible, confidential, and complex secretarial and administrative duties, provides information and assistance to the public and partner agencies, and performs in keeping with the mission and vision of The Salvation Army in Modesto. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist the Operational Manager and administration team * Serve as point of contact for calls, visitors, and mail * Resolve community concerns and complaints * Respond to letters and general correspondence * Maintain files and manuals * Oversee the monthly newsletters, social media, and webpage * Assist in preparing agenda items and minutes for meetings * Organize and coordinate holiday projects * Assist in the implementation of community fundraising events * Assist with Human Resource duties * Assist with preparing agenda items for weekly finance meetings  * Attend local training and Salvation Army conferences * Assist with grants * Other related duties as required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * High school diploma or equivalent (required) * CA driver’s license (required) * Experience as an Administrative Assistant * Experience in data entry SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) * Ability to multi-task * Team player * Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds * Great communication skills * Ability to lead PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (Usually file boxes) EQUIPMENT USED:  * Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software ADA Statement: 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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.  We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.  Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes. At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.