Administrative Assistant
Are you well-organized with a broad skill set? Do you enjoy interacting with clients and the public? Would you enjoy working with a team of lawyers, counselors and social workers? We’re looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working with community members, volunteers and team members on a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities include:
-Answer phones: you’ll talk with volunteers, corporate partners, child welfare professionals, community members and clients, take messages and help clients with team resources (we have great clients!)
-Coordinate with community members who wish to donate items
-Sort, track and distribute in-kind donations
-Be the in-office point person for technology and coordinate with contracted IT consultants
-Purchase office supplies and printing materials
-Seasonally manage holiday giving tree and community partnerships
-Perform general office tasks such as processing mail, greeting volunteers and clients and organizing receipts
-Assist with staff meetings
-Conduct data entry and work on specific projects as part of a team
-Assist with event-related tasks
Qualifications:
This position is largely administrative with some opportunity for growth depending on your skills and interests. Trauma-informed training is useful and will also be provided. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
-College degree preferred
-Driver’s license, access to a car and auto insurance preferred
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
-Proficiency in Adobe InDesign or other Adobe Creative Cloud Apps a plus
-Must be able to listen empathetically and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
-Must be able to multi-task and independently complete complex administrative tasks
-Must be customer-service oriented and have a friendly and upbeat demeanor
-Optional skills include graphic design, volunteer management and community outreach
This position is 30-40 hours/week and begins at $15/hour, with salary increases commensurate with skills and experience.
Kids Matter Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion/creed.