Secretary I & Receptionist

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of the Evangeline Booth Gardens Apartments. Processes a variety of routine paperwork necessary for office operations; files and records property management information. Answers the telephone and provides general information regarding Evangeline Booth operations: answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing. Accepts and receives rent and deposit payments and gives receipts to tenants .

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain 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; researches 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 accurate.
• 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.
• Assist in preparing, typing, and processing correspondence, proposals, contracts, agreements, scripts, statistics, check requests, forms, invoices, court or legal documents, notices, bulletins, agendas, schedules, minutes, manuals, etc. Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the same.
• Refers clients and others to local outside agencies and 211 for unmet needs.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or GED 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.

Physical Requirements and 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.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

To learn more about The Salvation Army Ocala, FL Corps , click here !

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.

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Application Submittal Period: 5/28/2025 – 6/20/2025

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

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