Scion Staffing (www.scionstaffing.com) has been engaged to conduct the search for an Administrative Assistant (Nonprofit Environment) for our prestigious client, a well-known foundation in Mountain View, CA. This is a contract opportunity.
OVERVIEW:
The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the organization’s Development Department and provide administrative and data entry support for a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answer general phone inquiries and direct them to the appropriate staff members using a professional and courteous manner.
Greet clients, suppliers, and visitors to the organization in a professional and friendly manner.
Provide support to the administrative staff, including drafting correspondence, contacting clients, and undertaking projects.
Manage the calendar and schedule appointments and meetings with clients.
Support the Development Department’s workload by managing office flow, anticipating needs, and resolving and prioritizing issues.
Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of two years of related administrative and/or customer service experience, prior experience in a nonprofit environment a huge plus.
Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal communication skills both in written correspondence and verbally are necessary.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities quickly to meet deadlines.
Must be flexible, dependable, able to maintain strict confidentiality, and able to work effectively as a member of a collaborative administrative team.
COMPENSATION:
$17-20/hour, DOE
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is an award winning staffing firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Over the past few years, our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment prowess has made us one of the top recruitment firms in California. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at www.scionstaffing.com, or in the 2010-2014 Business Times list of top staffing firms.
Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief. We are committed to the principals of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.
How to apply
TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume as Word (.doc or .docx format) to artemus@scionstaffing.com. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and will reach out to potential match applicants.