Office Assistant
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Office Assistant |
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Open |
Wednesday, November 27th |
Description
We're looking for an Office Assistant to join 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 the Lobby ambassador, greeting customers in a professional and welcoming manner and assisting them with their question or directing them to the appropriate party.
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 likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: The successful candidate will likely have 2 years’ experience of Administrative, Clerical or Customer Service work; such as front desk reception where you were required to answer multi-line phones and coordinate incoming customer traffic. Experience working with Public Housing Authorities, Nonprofits or Social Services preferred.
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 for this role.
COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position is $20.16 to $27.02 per hour ($41,932.80 to $56,201.60 per year) with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for a bilingual differential of 5.7% upon passing a written and oral proficiency exam. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are preferred.
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.