Office Assistant
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Office Assistant Job Description
Our office staff further the mission of the camp through efficient and effective communication and organizational processes. This is a seasonal summer position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
What Are We Looking For?
Minimum qualifications, education, and experience.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office products
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Sound judgment and effective interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work independently and track numerous ongoing projects
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- All COEC Employees must pass a background check.
Physical & other Requirements:
- Ability to lift 30lbs repetitively
- Ability to twist and turn
- Walk on uneven terrain
- Work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, including rain and heat
Job Benefits
-Salary starting at $14.81-$15.50
-Lodging (if housed on site, salary will be reduced), meals, and laundry service
-Meals while working when kitchens are open
-1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
-Self-Funded 403(b) Colorado-approved retirement account
-If full time-Health year round, Dental, Life Insurance, and vacation.
-Mountain lifestyle with 6,000 acres of land to hike and explore.
Office Assistant Job Responsibilities
Essential:
- Answer & direct email correspondence and incoming phone calls
- Build relationships with parents, camp families, alumni, and staff through communications
- Learn and understand the basics of the CampMinder Database system
- Assist with collection, sorting, and distribution of mail
- Prepare and post mail/packages via USPS, FedEx, and UPS
- Assist with the end of summer session’s shipping days
- Train, supervise, and assist seasonal staff in the shipping process
- Generate mailing labels for UPS or FedEx shipments
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
- Help maintain a clean office (kitchen/bathrooms/trash/recycle)
Other Duties:
- Maintain general knowledge of SWC programming and events around COEC property
- Troubleshoot and operate office technology equipment
- Other tasks as defined and assigned from Director Team