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Full-time Divisional Headquarters Office Assistant

The Salvation Army


Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Were seeking a full-time administrative professional for our Divisional Headquarters

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 General Office Assistant acts as the first contact for anyone that calls/enters DHQ. They will receive visitors vendors phone calls and direct them to the proper addition this position will assist in office functions including but not limited to mail room operations administrative functions within various departments and assist with special events and the operations of DHQ.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Greet visitors to DHQ and direct them accordingly.
  • Answer telephones and respond to caller inquiries/re-direct callers.
  • Sort screen and distribute incoming/outgoing mail including processing of weekly all-Corps mail.
  • Receive incoming packages and distribute accordingly.
  • Prepare and process outgoing UPS express shipments as requested.
  • Provide assistance to the Service Extension Director and Regional Services Coordinator includingprocessing Service Unit Reimbursements.
  • Assist with special event preparation and coordination (New Officer Orientation Retired OfficerLuncheon etc.)
  • Perform general administrative duties as assigned.
  • Work closely with Executive Administrator and Facilities Director to maintain operations Within DHQ.

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

High School Diploma/GED

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs

Communication skills

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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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