Office Assistant
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Office Assistant |
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Open |
Friday, February 10th |
Description
Homes for Good Housing Agency is seeking looking for an Office Assistant to join our team!
OUR RENT ASSISTANCE TEAM
Our Rent Assistance Division is responsible for the intake and administration of various types of rental assistance offered by Homes for Good, serving over 3,000 low income Lane County residents. The division is comprised of a team of Housing Specialists, Housing Inspectors, Office Assistants, a Landlord Liaison, Data Analyst, Program Supervisor and Division Director. We believe that safe and affordable housing should be accessible to all, and that we should strive to be an excellent partner in the process of serving our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM
As a key role in our administrative office, the Office Assistant’s primary responsibilities are to provide professional and administrative support for all Agency divisions while providing quality customer service to program participants, applicants, community partners and the general public. You will act as a the Lobby ambassador, greeting customers in a professional and welcoming manner and assisting them with their question or directing them to the appropriate party.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.
Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr@homesforgood.org.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job is sufficient. Typical combinations of training and experience would be:
Experience: The successful candidate will likely have two years of administrative, clerical or customer service experience.
Training: The successful candidate will likely have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional specialized training in office procedures is great, but not required.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is great but not required.
SUBSTITUTION: We value lived experience as much as we value education. Any combination of experience in administrative, clerical or customer service roles may be substituted for the education required provided that the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work has been demonstrated.
COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position $3,271.19 - $4,383.71 per month ($18.87 - $25.29 per hour). Our Agency has a generous benefits package which includes; time management starting at 17.33 hrs. per month, paid health, dental and vision insurance after 1 month of employment (no premium for you, even with family coverage), a deductible reimbursement program, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
HOW TO APPLY: Application may be obtained and submitted online via BAMBOO. Your application will be screened for the job requirements and the best qualified individuals will be tested and/or invited to an interview.