Office Assistant

WHO WE ARE : WHO WE ARE : Respond, Inc. is a charitable, not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization created by community residents to enhance and promote the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in Camden City and County.

This mission is carried forth in the provision of comprehensive services in early learning centers, and programs for homeless adults.

At Respond our motto is "Empowerment through Early Education".

RESPOND, Inc. is seeking a full time Office Assistant. This position reports to the Office Manager, and will help in business office of commercial establishment.

This is a full time non exempt, hourly position, hours are 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm with a half hour lunch. Hours may change to 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm with a half hour lunch.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Handles the organization's social media accounts, monitors comments, interacts with social media community, encourages audience engagement, and posts regular content.
• Answers calls and routes them as appropriate.
• Receives and tracks all visitors at reception area and triages them as appropriate.
• Creates files, organizes, and files information on children enrollments.
• Keeps inventory of Business and Fiscal office supplies, and does all orders as necessary.
• Furnishes workers with clerical supplies.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail, and collects, seals, and stamps outgoing mail.
• Delivers oral and / or written messages.
• Collects and distributes paperwork, from one department to another, and other business establishments.
• Operates office equipment such as envelope-sealing machine, letter opener, stamping machine, multifunction device machine.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at various levels across the company and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups.
• Have a positive attitude and keep a solution-based and customer-focused mindset at all times
• Take pride in quality of work and attention to detail.
• Professional in-person and phone presence and etiquette.
• Aproaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;

accepts responsibility for own actions

Education and Experience :

• Associate Degree or higher education required
• 2 to 3 years' related experience in all responsibilities of the position

Compensation :

Hourly rate is $17 an hour commensurate with experience

We offer the following benefits :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% company paid medical plan for employee
• Generous Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Paid December Holiday week off at end of year
• Multiple Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employer paid Life Insurance / AD&D
• Multiple Supplemental / Voluntary Benefits, including Aflac
• 401 K

Physical Requirements :

• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, and / or kneel
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time

Respond, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, civil union status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.