Administrative Assistant - Transportation Department

Benchmark Senior Living • Redding, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Redding, CT. Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services. We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support for our Transportation department. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday-Friday, but the candidate must be willing and available to cover weekend and evening shifts when required. The pay is $23/hr.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year related work experience
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience in a professional office setting or hospitality environment, where good communication (especially heavy telephones) and customer relations skills are essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Nice To Haves

• Transportation experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and emails for transportation requests
• Take and enter ride reservations
• Help schedule and dispatch drivers
• Keep records updated and organized (Excel, filing, data entry)
• Support the Transportation Manager with daily tasks
• Assist residents with staff with transportation questions

Benefits

• 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
• Use of Community Fitness Center and Pool

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed