Corps Administrative Assistant
The Salvation Army
Schenectady, NY · Posted August 27, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Seeking a Corps Administrative Assistant to join our Schenectady Team
Our Full Time opportunities offer:
Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
Long Term Disability Insurance
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Account
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
Christmas Bonus
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Corps Administrative Assistant position exists to provide general office/secretarial support to the Corps Officers and other staff. The Corps Administrative Assistant will provide support service for all programs and activities of the Schenectady Corps, and Finance Director and Bookkeeper (DHQ), that are processed at the Corps office
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, office and Corps information.
Serves as point person for office manager duties including equipment maintenance, purchasing supplies/inventory, monitoring petty cash, bank deposits, and running errands.
Administrative duties to include managing calendars, bulletins, correspondence and follow up, filing, receiving, sending and distributing mail, and answering phone inquiries.
Organizes office operations and procedures and ensures they are updated, and efficient.
Responsible for securing and reporting income related items such as cartridges and offerings and donations that come in through the mail.
Schedules bell ringers and help with Christmas efforts as instructed by CO.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS .
High School Diploma/GED with 1 year experience; Associate’s Degree preferred. ·
Must have valid NY driver’s license and if over 21 years of age will need to pass on-line Salvation Army 12 Passenger van driving course. ·
Must have a working knowledge of all office equipment including the copier/fax/scanner, typewriter, computer, folding machine, and telephone system. ·
Must possess good interpersonal skills, and overall management skills. ·
Must be able to navigate computer using current Microsoft Windows environment. ·
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and be able to use Excel. ·
Must be able to navigate the Internet.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.