Temporary Administrative & HR Associate

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc (PCRI) • Portland, OR

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives (PCRI) is seeking a mission-driven, highly organized Temporary Administrative & HR Associate to support daily operations across the organization. This entry-level role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, responsive, and eager to learn. The associate will provide administrative and HR support, assist with vendor coordination, manage records, and serve as a professional first point of contact for callers and visitors. This position plays an important role in ensuring smooth internal operations so our team can effectively serve our community and advance our mission.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ or associate’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 1–2 years of administrative, HR, office support, or customer service experience.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace).
• Comfortable handling phone communication and interacting with external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit or mission-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails in a professional and courteous manner.
• Respond to general inquiries from clients, vendors, and community members.
• Provide basic information or direct incoming communications appropriately, document and relay messages accurately and promptly and accurately enter and update data in internal databases and spreadsheets.
• Screen and prioritize incoming emails
• Draft and respond to emails on behalf of the executive from verbal instructions
• Prepare internal and external communications for review
• Handle confidential correspondence
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Support onboarding of new employees and volunteers, including preparing and tracking paperwork.
• Maintain employee and volunteer records in compliance with organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate personnel data and support basic HR reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees