Office Assistant

Jackson Sumner & Associates•Boone, NC

19d•$36,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

JSA is currently hiring for an Office Assistant on our support staff team. Our support staff plays a vital role in the company's day-to-day operations. Candidates with basic computer skills, strong attention to detail, and those excited to be part of team JSA are encouraged to apply. AGENT FOCUSED AND SOLUTION DRIVEN INSURANCE THINKING SINCE 1981 About Us: Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA), a family owned and operated company, is an Excess and Specialty Lines Broker that began in 1981 in Boone, North Carolina. Current Chairman, Wayne Sumner, started JSA with just one other employee and focused on Police Professional in North Carolina. Today the company is led by our President & CEO, Danielle Wade, Wayne Sumner's daughter, has grown to over 80 employees, and has expanded our ability to write in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, and Maryland. JSA currently has offices located in Boone, NC and Richmond, VA and offers a wide range of products including property, casualty, automobile, garage, professional and personal lines. JSA is committed to quality service for our brokers and strong underwriting for our companies. Not only does our advanced technology set us apart from our competitors, so do our people; we have some of the best in the industry! Position Description: The Office Assistant is responsible for supporting the execution of office-related initiatives and logistics across the company. This role plays a vital part in ensuring seamless coordination of office and charity events while providing administrative support to management.

Requirements

Must be organized, highly detail-oriented, and efficient
Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with various deadlines
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills
Must be resourceful, independent thinker and self-sufficient as well as self-motivated
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when necessary (particularly for JSA events)
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

College degree (preferred)
2 years experience in a professional environment or similar role (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist with various administrative duties such as internal communications and calendar management
Provide support for company events
Coordinate and manage logistics for volunteer opportunities with external philanthropic organizations
Provide administrative support to the Management Team
Maintain inventory of office supplies
Assist in Facilities maintenance scheduling and tracking
Other duties as assigned