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Job Title:  Administrative Assistant 
 Location: On-site: 4002 Fenton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109
 Terms:  Part-time: 24 hours per week, Tuesday - Thursday
  Flexibility with hours to include occasional weekends
  Ability to cover the office during Auxiliary functions
 Salary: $18.00 per hour
 Classification: Exempt
 Requirements:   High School Diploma or equivalent
  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