Investment Assistant & Project Manager

Location:  Territorial Headquarters, Atlanta, GA      

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing operational and administrative support for high-level complex investment projects as well as the daily operations of the Office of Investments Department. Research and compiles information, designs and composes concepts/ideas for annual reports and printing materials for annual meetings, and coordinates departmental project activities and events.  Serves as the face of the Office of Investments; represents the Office of

Key responsibilities:

• Manages projects within the project scope, timelines, and deadlines, and executes against required deliverables.  Keeps track of project progress and develops reporting procedures. Accomplishes department mission by completing given project results as needed.
• Collaborates and works with the Director, Office of Investments, to implement the scope, communicating project schedules, tasks, and task assignments.
• Screens, prioritizes, and redirects requests for information directed to the Director, Office of Investments via phone calls and drop-in visitors based on knowledge of department-wide functions and operations, investment operations and contacts; responds to routine requests and advises the Director, Office of Investments of items needing immediate attention; maintains the Director, Office of Investments’ calendar and itinerary.
• Serves as liaison between the Director, Office of Investments and contacts at the Divisional, National and International Headquarters levels as well as contacts outside of  The Salvation Army which are often senior officials, corporate or community leaders, investment advisors, etc.; represents the Director, Office of Investments professionally at all times and ensures the accuracy of all information and effectively coordinates arrangements for meetings as directed by the Director, Office of Investments.

What we are looking for in you:

Two years coursework from an accredited college or university

And

Three years of progressively responsible experience working in a general office with at least one year performing work related to the Office of Investments, project management experience preferred

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License & Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

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
• Holidays with Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan and more!

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.

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: 5/9/2025 – 5/23/2025

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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