Administrative Assistant

Job Description: The administrative assistant provides administrative and financial management support to support services and permanent housing leadership as well as the executive director. The ideal candidate supports the organization’s mission while remaining focused on their administrative role. This is a new position averaging 8-12 hours a week to start with room for increased hours, advancement and added responsibilities within the first year for the right candidate. Hours can be flexible to accommodate other employment. $14-17 per hour to start

Mission: To change and save lives through housing options and a continuum of related services.
Vision: A socially vibrant and economically healthy community with housing for everyone, including the most vulnerable residents and our vital workforces.
Values:

  • Safe, hospitable environment for all while working for affordable housing for everyone;
  • No wrong door, low barrier access to services and referrals;
  • Trauma-Informed approach to participants, colleagues and volunteers rooted in equitable, relationship building, participatory decision making, power sharing and self-care;
  • Casual, yet professional environment

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Quickbooks, processing invoices, receive and prepare payments, basic account reconciliation
  • Manages Representative Payee program, receiving payments, writing checks and balancing accounts for 11 individuals
  • Proficient in Office Suite, basic data entry, filing and other standard administrative tasks
  • Able to work independently and travel to different worksites in Great Barrington & Stockbridge
  • Strong communication skills
  • Spanish and English speaker preferred
  • Strong boundaries and ability to manage confidential information
  • Knowledge of south Berkshire County communities and resources a plus

To apply email cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: jane4construct@gmail.com