Administrative Assistant

Are you looking for a position where you have flexibility, true work/life balance, and the creative ability to be yourself? Our client is seeking a vibrant, fun, and loyal Administrative Assistant to support their operations. If you truly enjoy administrative work, like to make a difference in others lives, love an opportunity to make connections and feel part of a team, please apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team!

Administrative Assistant

A vibrant, pluralistic, and egalitarian synagogue located in northwest Philadelphia is looking for a personable, highly organized individual who enjoys making a difference and takes pride in their work to join our remarkable team. Our warmth and dynamism spring naturally from our respect for diversity and our commitment to education, innovation, and community engagement. You will work within a team-oriented culture that’s committed to the care and support we give our members. You will leverage your skills across a complex, multi-faceted organization, and you will make contributions that have a positive impact on our congregants’ lives every day.

We are currently searching for a Microsoft-savvy Administrative Assistant with excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with careful attention to detail and be a natural self-starter. The right person for this position will be open to learning about Jewish religion, culture, and identity. You will be fully engaged and busy from the first day, and you will enjoy a work environment of appreciation and camaraderie. We strongly believe in and are committed to work-life balance.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• 100% of this work is done onsite (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
• Professional administrative and clerical support for multiple departments
• Data entry, file maintenance, and process incoming and outgoing mail
• Answer multiple phone lines and monitor secure front entrance
• Replenish and maintain office and departmental supplies
• Oversee maintenance of office equipment including computers, phones, and other machines
• Respond to staff, member, visitor, and greater community inquiries and complaints
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails
• Liaison between staff and IT support
• Complete other departmental projects and tasks as needed

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications

• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in administrative support
• 3+ years of hands-on administrative support
• Possess excellent computer skills and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, Power Point and/or Access a plus
• Prioritize and track multiple tasks and both short and long-term projects with superb accuracy
• Possess exceptional customer service skills, and be able to write, speak and interact clearly and professionally
• Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Benefits:

Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are available to full time, eligible employees. The benefits package includes health insurance options, generous paid time off, a number of paid holidays, and a retirement savings program. Our client also offers an exceptional on-site preschool with 90% employee discount and free synagogue membership for Jewish employees.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements.
From: Midatlantic Employers' Association