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14 people are interested
Staff Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Honoring Our Troops (HRT)
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14 people are interested
Honoring Our Troops (HRT) seeks a motivated individual to serve as a Staff Assistant. Responsibilities may include: - Answering and directing phone calls; - Organizing incoming cases and manage files; - Assisting with financial data entry, including data analysis; - Assisting with client intakes; - Website maintenance and social media outreach - General office administration and assistance for the administrative team and attorneys. Qualifications: - Detail oriented, ability to multitask and perform well under pressure - Strong ability to prioritize - Strong computer software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; - Facility with numbers and familiarity with Excel as a preference; - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Willing to take personal initiative when required - Handle confidential information requiring discretion and diplomacy on a daily basis. The position requires a self-starter with outstanding organizational skills, flexibility, and willingness to work in a tight-knit team environment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong academic credentials, ability to adapt in a demanding environment, and eagerness to learn new things. Candidates must be able to work five days a week. Position unpaid and advertised until filled.
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About Honoring Our Troops (HRT)
Location:
932 C ST, Suite G100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101, US
Mission Statement
Mission:
"We address unique legal needs of veterans through ongoing legal self help clinics, veteran oriented seminars, employment, entrepreneurship, and mentorship which empower and improve the lives of veterans and their families."Vision
To fill the unmet needs of veterans.
Purpose
- To raise awareness about the need and requirements of veterans.
- To help veterans aid and assist each other.
- To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of veterans.
Description
The Veterans Legal Clinic uses the self help method of resolving legal issues getting the veteran to empower themselves in resolving their legal issues with the assistance of licensed volunteer attorneys. The intake is held every third Saturday of the month at the Mission Valley VFW Post 3787 located at Twain Ave. The common issues we commonly see are: Landlord Tenant Issues, Family Law Cases, Expungement of Criminal Records, VA Disability Upgrades, Security Clearances, Credit Repair, and Wills & Trusts. The sign up fills for the clinic early so sign up in well in advance.
2. Veterans Mentorship Program:
Pairs-up active duty military personnel and recently discharged veterans transitioning into civilian life with a mentor in an occupation or business in which the veteran is interested. HRT provides forums, social mixers, and networking opportunities that allow veterans easy access to role models and established community-based leaders, leading to professional growth and employment opportunities.
HRT offers FREE seminars and educational events to educate veterans about utilizing benefits they have earned. All to often veterans on average only uses less than 14% of all VA benefits they have earned. We offer seminar throughout the year such as: VA Home Loans with no money down, Be Smart in Divorce, Family Trust Planning, and our high in demand Veterans Employment seminar.
4. Veterans Entrepreneurs Today (V.E.T.) Programs:
Unprecedented numbers of veterans are re-entering the job market since the wind ups of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veteran unemployment is as high as 17% and a solution for this is for veterans to create their own jobs through entrepreneurship. Our programs offers FREE training for veterans through a 12 week program and (6) months of additional follow on support and mentoring.
Ask about our unique program incentives offered to 9/11 veterans who volunteer with our organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
932 C StreetSuite G100San Diego, CA 92101
DATE POSTED
September 11, 2015
SKILLS
- Website Programming
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Office Management
- Human Resources Training & Development
- Executive Admin
- Office Reception
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 20 Hours minimum per week.
- Must be self starter.