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

Position Overview:

The Facilities Attendant provides coverage for the Social Services Front Desk and Reception of the Modesto Corps Administration Building.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide coverage for the Social Services Front Desk and Reception, that would include:

• Assist social service clients with information, appointments and services
• Assist social service staff by answering phones, questions and taking appointments
• Answer phones and take messages for other office staff
• Help social staff create and distribute food boxes to social service clients
• Work closely with the Case Worker, Event Coordinator, Business Administrator and Corps Officers to maintain and update a calendar of Salvation Army related activities
• Prepare requisitions and make orders for office supplies
• Assist with the composition of statistic reports, Gift in Kind reports
• Provide assistance planning and implementation for special events, fundraisers and community projects held inside and outside of the Administration building
• Provide custodial support to offices, meeting rooms, hallways and bathrooms located in the Administration building
• Provide custodial services outside of, but in the vicinity of the Administration building
• Perform other administrative assignments/duties as directed.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and speak English required, Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred
• Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems including Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and other commonly used software programs in an office setting

Experience

• Front Desk Receptionist
• Administrative Assistant

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)