Property Assistant

The starting salary for this position is $17.65 per hour

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 the name without discrimination.

Basic Functions : Provide clerical support to the Divisional Property Administrator. Will be responsible for processing property projects through completion.

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Liaison with Corps Officers to assess their property needs.
• Liaison with architects, contractors, vendors, etc.
• Prepare all funding forms.
• Post information to the THQ Property Minute for TPC approvals.
• Document information on department database.
• Process change orders.
• Prepare and process all property projects for Divisional Finance Board.
• Follow projects to completion.
• In consultation with Property Administrator, close out projects in a timely manner.
• Maintain all property files. (Paper & Electronic)
• Process all property invoices to Finance Department.
• Notify Corps Officers of corporate approvals.
• Maintain area bring-up files to monitor timely follow through
• Travel may be needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Supervision of Others : N / A

Education & Experience / Qualification Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• High School Diploma with two-three years related experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & e-mail.
• Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources.
• Demonstrate ability as a team-builder and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Act in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army.
• Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented (accuracy) self-starter able to meet deadlines.
• Strong Communication skills are necessary.
• Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army's mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service.
• Must pass all applicable background checks

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. No special vision requirements.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate noise level in business office.

Language Skills : English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients and customers. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex documents.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, and Lotus Notes.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None required

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee to The Salvation army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.