Secretary I Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Secretary I The Salvation Army – 3.8 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Transcription Driver’s License Computer skills Clerical experience 2 years Entry level Office experience

Full Job Description Location:

Chattanooga Metropolitan Area Command –

Chattanooga, Tennessee Position:

Regular Part Time Secretary I, Social Services Office Pay Rate:

$16.00 /hour About this opportunity: Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of the office; performs dictation, typing, and filing as a majority of the responsibilities; processes a variety of routine paperwork necessary for office operations; answers the telephone and provides general information regarding the office operations; serves as a liaison between the supervisor and staff by providing and obtaining pertinent information about department/office operations.

Key responsibilities:

Transcribes dictation and/or type correspondence, , check requests, agendas, minutes, newsletters, bulletins and/or reports in an accurate and timely manner; acknowledges routine correspondence not needed for dictation. Prepares, types, and processes correspondence, proposals, statistics, check requests, audit sheets, forms, invoices, , agendas, schedules, minutes, manuals, etc.; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the same. Prepares and maintains office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain office records; research office files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc. in order to prepare specific reports. Prepares and proofs various routine reports; compiles and records information and statistics necessary to generate routine reports; proofs reports for errors and to ensure they are grammatically correct. Answers telephone in a courteous and tactful manner; greets and assists employees and people from outside The Salvation Army; provides accurate and complete information regarding the office operations and/or services; attempts to resolve complaints in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner. Receives, sorts, collates and distributes mail in an accurate and timely manner; ensures that all mail received is forwarded to the appropriate person and/or destination; collects and prepares outgoing mail. Performs routine filing of a variety of correspondence, forms, cards, records, reports, and documents; maintains and utilizes the bring-up filing system; ensures the files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner. Photocopies and/or shreds a variety of items including correspondence, forms, reports, and documents. Distributes information regarding Salvation Army services, programs, conferences, seminars, etc. in an accurate and timely manner; compiles mailing lists and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Compiles information for booklets, kits, notebooks, etc. for conferences, seminars, meetings. Performs various clerical and secretarial support work associated with special projects, seasonal events, and conference and committee meetings; assists in coordinating arrangements and volunteers for the Angel Tree and/or Christmas Kettle Program. Maintains office supplies to ensure the inventory is at a level to meet the needs of the department; Coordinates arrangements for routine meetings; ensures that meeting rooms are properly set-up and cleaned before and after meetings; prepares food and drink as necessary. Performs daily and monthly back-ups of computer data; ensures that all computer data is backed-up as a safety precaution. Performs other duties as assigned. What we are looking for in you:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required with additional secretarial courses preferred, and two years’ experience performing clerical work in an office environment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications:

May require valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Mental Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations. Ability to transcribe dictation and type. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require driving a vehicle where there may be discomforts associated with heavy traffic or changes in weather. Employee Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay Life Insurance Retirement Plans and more! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period:

May 21, 2025 – June 8, 2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!