Operations Assistant

Support operations and assist with various office tasks

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Overview

Support operations and assist with various office tasks

You have:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member with others.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support Operations team with fleet management, vendor relations, and safety & security as needed.

• Support Operations team with paying office expenses, troubleshooting IT equipment/services, and maintaining office equipment inventory.

• Work with HR Manager to assist with equipment dispersal and other related onboarding tasks

• Provide coverage for front desk operations to ensure clients and stakeholders are adequately served.

• Work closely with Operations team to support facility renovations, moves, and related tasks.

• Assist with maintaining office supplies, processing office supply requests, and managing inventory.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience:

• minimum of two years’ experiences strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes; database familiarity is a plus.

• Proven organizational experience with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, demonstrate timeliness, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member with collaborative partners, the community, and clients in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

• Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%.

• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits:

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks? The interviewer wants to gauge your organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Provide an example where you successfully managed multiple responsibilities, focusing on your time management and organizational strategies.
How do you ensure clear communication within a team? The interviewer is assessing your teamwork and communication capabilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a time you resolved a conflict at work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay organized while handling office supplies and inventory? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt to a significant change in the workplace. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org