Front Office Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for managing the front office operations and administrative needs for the Elyria Corps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General office duties include but not limited to answering phones transferring and taking messages for other staff members making copies data entry scanning documents and filing office paperwork.
• See that all visitors clientele and guests are treated in a professional and respectful manner.
• Responsible for all general intake for all Social Service programs including but not limited to the food pantry emergency assistance and seasonal assistance. Making necessary appointments for services for the Social Service Caseworker.
• Observe confidentiality of clientele requiring the service of The Salvation Army.
• Assist with any necessary correspondence for Corps programming and services.
• Receive and receipt of donations (monetary and gifts-in-kind) and handle in accordance with Salvation Army policy.
• Assist with compiling and remitting Corps monthly statistics in a timely manner.
• Assist staff during special events such as registration for special programs event support and special distributions.
• Assist with all seasonal activities and programs including but not limited to: Thanksgiving Christmas Easter and Back-To-School distributions and other special community events.
• Work as a ministry team member to address and refer all spiritual needs to Corps Officers and/or Youth Outreach coordinator.
• Keep up to date with The Salvation Army KeepSafe protocols and Social Service training.
• Maintain client records by electronic database or hard copy as per Salvation Army policy and procedure.
• Provide supervision and paperwork support for Community Service workers when the Community Program Director is not available.
• To be an authorized driver for the Salvation Army of Elyria for the purpose of programming donation pick-ups transportation or any other request that is deemed necessary by the Corps Officers.
• Represent The Salvation Army and programs with high degree of professionalism.
• To perform any other responsibility task or activity as determined necessary by the Corps Officers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Giving direction and assistance to volunteers community service workers as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree and State of Ohio Work License-SWA or BSW preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

• Clean BCI background check
• Ohio State drivers license

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position Overview:
As the Front Office Manager you will play a pivotal role in our daily operations where first impressions are made and lasting relationships are established. You will thrive in a dynamic people-focused environment that blends professionalism with genuine hospitality.
Work Environment:
Our front office is a bright welcoming space designed to make both guests and team members feel at ease. Your daily tasks will involve a blend of hands-on guest interaction and behind-the-scenes coordination often moving between the reception area meeting rooms and back-office workspace.

Salvation Army 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.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or all duties responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to revise or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies procedures rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employed occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.