| Job Title: |
Administrative Assistant |
| Location: |
On-site: 4002 Fenton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109 |
| Terms: |
Part-time: 24 hours per week, Tuesday - Thursday |
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Flexibility with hours to include occasional weekends |
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Ability to cover the office during Auxiliary functions |
| Salary: |
$18.00 per hour |
| Classification: |
Exempt |
| Requirements: |
High School Diploma or equivalent |
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VFW Auxiliary member in good standing |
Join one of the nation’s oldest and most respected veterans’ service
organizations! The
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary is dedicated
to supporting veterans, military personnel, their families, and our communities.
With nearly 43,000 members across Pennsylvania, we make a meaningful impact
through volunteer service and charitable projects. We’re looking for an
ambitious, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy
Administrative Assistant to provide essential support in our
Harrisburg, PA office.
As an Administrative Assistant with the VFW Auxiliary,
you will be responsible for a variety of administrative support functions,
including but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing
administrative support, including answering calls, managing mail, and
maintaining records.
- Handling document
management: copying, filing (electronic and hard copy), scanning.
- Distributing
incoming mail, interoffice mail, and packages.
- Maintaining and
updating the organization’s website and social media platforms.
- Tracking
Auxiliary and District audits.
- Tracking District
meeting attendance.
- Creating
reports/spreadsheets.
- Creating
presentations.
- Preparing and
distributing various meeting and conference agendas.
- Preparing and assembling
materials for training sessions, programs, conferences, and conventions.
- Supporting the
financial auditing processes for VA Hospital and Center accounts.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a VFW
Auxiliary member in good standing.
- Familiarity with
National VFW Auxiliary Bylaws and Rituals.
- Strong
organizational, multitasking, and communication skills with an ability to exercise
discretion and independent judgment.
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, etc.) and Google
Docs.
- Ability to work
independently and meet deadlines.
- Valid U.S.
driver’s license and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s
Degree in Business or Secretarial Science.
- Experience with
website maintenance and social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram,
LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.
- Knowledge of
auditing processes.
- Familiar with
teleconferencing/video conferencing platforms.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to
make a meaningful impact supporting veterans and their families.
- Collaborative and
mission-driven work environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our mission to support those
who served!
Interested applicants should email or mail a letter of interest and
resume to the VFW Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania,
no later than
January 10, 2026, to the attention of:
Jodie Hollinger, Department Secretary/Treasurer
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Department of Pennsylvania
4002 Fenton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
jodie@vfwauxpa.org