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Office Assistant

Join a national non-profit where you will experience positive leadership and teamwork with colleagues who are motivated by meaningful work.  We seek a self-directed, highly organized person who can effectively multi-task and takes pride in producing quality work.  Must be able to work well in teams. This position is 30 hours per week.

SUMMARY:

Perform a range of basic office support activities for the organization, such as answering phones and directing calls, greeting and directing visitors, answering questions and performing routine clerical, data entry, and/or word processing work as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer telephones, route calls, take messages, and provide general information; greet and direct visitors; answer routine inquiries.
• Opens and routes incoming mail; distributes correspondence and other material.
• Performs a variety of routine typing assignments as appropriate to the position; draft basic correspondence, enter data, and print letters, labels, reports, and/or other materials; type and mail form letters.
• Copies and/or duplicates materials as requested; oversee day-to-day operation of copy machine.
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files, records, and/or other systems.
• Maintains shipping and receiving functions for the organization, including order fulfillment.
• May perform specialized services of a routine clerical/administrative nature
• May schedule or assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and/or conferences.
• May order, stock, and distribute office supplies.
• May run various routine errands, as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma and one year previous related experience as office assistant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Flexibility and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy 
• Good judgment and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate well to other non-profit professionals, staff, board, donors, government officials, and grass-roots organizers
• Excellent phone manner
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy 
• Excellent personal communication skills

What we Offer and How to Apply:  

Everyday Democracy is an equal opportunity employer.  We support a transparent and inclusive workplace environment which embraces differences and makes the most of the diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of the organization’s staff.  Our diversity enables us to better serve the needs of communities across the country and to understand the multifaceted issues people face. We offer opportunities for employees to gain additional skills through cross-team projects and assignments. Competitive compensation and benefit package include health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending program, retirement plan, flex-time, vacation, and paid time off.

To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter describing why you are interested in this work and summarizing why you should be considered for this job to: 

NO CALLS PLEASE.