Wing Administrator Program Training Assistant

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Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 63,472 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees.  CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect.  CAP is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with our core values.

We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders  volunteering our time and resources to support our  communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the  promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.

Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary.  We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with  aerospace and cyber education.

Today, our 27,578 cadet members and 35,894 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Job Title: Wing Administrator Program Training Assistant
Salary: $26.39 hourly
Location: In-office (Wing Location)
Reports to: Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Closing date: 22 May 2023

Wing Administrator Program Training Assistant Works independently to provide administrative support to the Wing Administrator Program. This position will complete Wing Administrative functions for wings that do not have this position filled and train new Wing Administrators. Must attend work regularly, manage frequent interruptions and competing priorities, and work irregular hours as necessary to meet project completion schedules. Develop efficient standard processes and procedures to present to Wing Financial Analysts (WFA’s). Create training materials and forms, and develop training curriculum. Assist the WFA’s at year-end and throughout the year as requested.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• High school diploma/equivalence required; Associates degree preferred. 

• At least five years of verifiable experience in the Wing Administrator position is required.

• Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills with a solid working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must be able to compose non-technical correspondence using a strong command of the English language and proper punctuation.

• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices relating to files required.

• Must have excellent time management skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Must have experience operating office equipment such as copier and fax machine.

• A high level of interpersonal skills, including poise, tact, and diplomacy is required.

• Ability to work occasional short-notice overtime required.

• Knowledge of Civil Air Patrol preferred not required.

• Ability to adapt correspondence to standard Air Force guidelines desired.

To apply, visit our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to complete and submit our required online employment application. A resume may be submitted to hr@capnhq.gov  in addition to a completed employment application. This position does not offer a relocation package. In this position, Civil Air Patrol offers life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending account, health & dental insurance, vacation & sick leave, and paid holidays. No phone calls, please. EOE