Office Assistant

Utah Community Action is seeking to hire a full-time Office Assistant in Kearns, UT. Are you looking for a job in social services where you can see the difference you make in the lives of those you serve? Would you like to work for a nonprofit that has room for growth and often promotes from within? If so, please read on!

We need a hard-working, organized, friendly, reliable person to assist in managing an office. Work hours approximately 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.

This Office Assistant position earns a competitive wage of $16.89/hour. We also offer generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match, a 401k plan with 5% match, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, up to 192 hours of paid time off (PTO), and an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care. If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in social services for you, apply to join our nonprofit team today!

ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION

Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization, address barriers to self-sufficiency in order to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OFFICE ASSISTANT

The Office Assistant is responsible for ensuring office operations and procedures are followed. This can include filing, office supply control, janitorial requisitions, and clerical functions. Also responsible for ensuring facility safety by maintaining a presence at the front desk and monitoring the safety and security of their site. The Office Assistant will also greet clients, visitors, children, parents, and guests, possibly in tandem with answering phone calls.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 years of experience in nonprofits is preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to greet staff, clients, parents, children, and all visitors to ensure they feel welcome
• Must be computer proficient to track and input in-kind from classrooms in Child Plus
• Must ensure all necessary communication is sent to classrooms in a timely manner
• Must maintain a positive attitude with clients, and staff and provide general support to visitors
• Ability to ensure security, integrity, and confidentiality of data
• Ability to organize office operations and procedures
• Must be responsible for developing and implementing office policies by setting up procedures and standards to guide the operation of the office
• Ability to monitor and maintain office supplies inventory
• Must maintain a safe and secure working environment

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level job in social services, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!