Samaritan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child is seeking a talented, energetic follower of Christ for available Associate Administrative Assistant positions. This role provides an exciting opportunity for capable, self-starters to provide administrative support within one of the Operation Christmas Child regional offices nationwide.
Locations available are: Xenia, OH; Columbia, MD; Alpharetta, GA; Albany, NY; Hurst, TX
Associate Administrative Assistant (AAA) is responsible for providing administrative support during Operation Christmas Child's promotional season. The Associate Administrative Assistant will support the Regional Office by performing a variety of administrative
duties.
Responsibilities include:
* Answering phones in a timely and gracious manner
* Developing and maintaining spreadsheets
* Tracking drop-off location data and processing paperwork
* Entering and maintaining volunteer information in a database
* Fulfilling promotional material order requests
* Preparing and mailing a variety of correspondence
* Monitoring and responding to email inquiries in a timely manner
* Assisting in scheduling groups to serve at a Processing Center
The AAA role is a seasonal, temporary position that has variable start and end dates depending on office location.
Qualified candidates will have administrative and organizational experience, strong interpersonal proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and comfortable working in a fast-paced
environment. Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook are required.
Position requires an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Candidate will possess six-months to one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong candidates will also
adhere to the Samaritan's Purse statement of faith and be committed to the mission and vision of Operation Christmas Child.
TO APPLY: Go to www.samaritanspurse.org. Under "Get Involved" choose "Employment Listings." Use the search options to find the position you are interested in; then please complete the on-line application by clicking “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page; and attach a current resume and cover letter stating your interest in this position.
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters,
disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan's Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world's standard while serving the purposes of God's kingdom
RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work
WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise." Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow. We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten. Our Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift ministry and The Greatest Journey discipleship program demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, share the good news of Jesus Christ.We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our World Medical Mission projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.Positions are available at our international headquarters in Boone, NC, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Visit our website at samaritanspurse.org for more information and to see a list of all current openings. If you are searching for a career with impact come see how we serve.
