Administrative Assistant (Part -Time)

SOME • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Shalom House Single Adult Housing Program in Washington, DC. The role provides administrative and housing support for the program. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 25 hours per week. The hourly rate is $18.40 to $19.50.

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. The employee may be subject to drug testing before or during employment. The posting states that marijuana test results may disqualify an applicant even if they have a medical marijuana card.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of previous work experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of common office equipment and telephone systems.
• Time-management skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to set professional boundaries.
• Customer-service skills and ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• 3–5 years of previous work experience.
• 2 years of clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties, including copying, filing, faxing, scanning, and mailing.
• Answer phones and greet and assist residents and visitors.
• Create and maintain resident charts.
• Create, modify, duplicate, and distribute materials and documents as needed.
• Assist managers with filing.
• Order supplies for program staff and maintain an adequate supply inventory as needed.
• Maintain program logs and statistics.
• Assist with coordinating activities and events for residents.
• Research and coordinate speakers for resident building meetings.
• Support staff on special projects.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match
• Generous paid leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Loan forgiveness programs
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED