Office Assistant - Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County

Job Title: Office Assistant

Program: Housing & Energy Services

Location: 588 Morrison St. Warehouse, Watertown NY

Classification: Regular Full-time Non-exempt

Work Hours: 40 hours per week (10 Hour work day M-Th) with occasional evening hours

Position Grade: 5

Pay Rate: $17.30 per hour plus benefits

Reports To: Director of Housing & Energy Services

JOB SUMMARY: The Office Assistant is responsible for providing clerical support, assisting with the intake process, collecting program data, maintaining inventory records and office files. The Office Assistant will become knowledgeable of the Weatherization policies and procedures manual and its implementation. She/he is expected to ensure both client and agency confidentiality at all times; perform job duties ethically, responsibly, and professionally; and contribute to a positive work environment.

EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Business Management, Office Technology or a related field preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience in office technology, and compiling and maintaining program statistical data required.

SKILLS:

Must display a high degree of organizational skills and time management

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent computer skills required with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with QuickBooks preferred

Must be willing to work as a member of a team

Experience in construction terminology preferred

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Ability to be non-judgmental in working with customers

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job duties and possess a valid driver's license. Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background clearance.

Community Action is a substance-free workplace and conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.