Mail Center Manager

Company Description

Headquartered in Bellingham, WA and founded in 1989, Saturna Capital is an investment adviser to thirteen Mutual Funds and a variety of private client and other pooled investment funds. Saturna has experienced rapid growth over the past several years and values the development of its employees. Our company culture emphasizes sustainability and employee wellness, and employees enjoy unique events and many benefits – including profit sharing, 401(k) matching, and 100% of employee medical insurance premiums paid by the company. We strive to be a best place to work in Bellingham.

Purpose

The Mail Center Manager reports to the COO and is responsible for coordinating and preparing regulatory and daily mailings. The MCM oversees all daily tasks which include opening, scanning, and distributing incoming mail, document filing, outgoing mail and remote bank deposits. The successful candidate will be professional, responsible and reliable; we are seeking a self-starter, who is detail-oriented, has great customer service skills and the ability to lead a team.

Essential job functions:

• Filing, data entry, and document scanning.
• Operate mailroom machinery including postage metering, printers, scanners, file folder, and others.
• Maintains and develops records for billing, inventory, mailing, and parcel shipping.
• Orders materials and supplies for all Bellingham offices.
• Oversees and maintains Mail Center budget.
• Negotiates maintenance and new purchase contracts for machinery.
• Oversee the day-to-day workflow of the department including job assignments.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managerial skills.
• Understanding of U.S. postal regulations.
• Ability to use or learn to use Mail Center equipment and software.
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills, familiarity with Apple computers is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work.
• A current Washington State Driver’s License.
• Candidates must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements such as a logic test, fingerprints, criminal background and credit check, drug screening and reference check.

Education and Experience:

• At least two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to provide necessary knowledge and abilities.
• Obtain required FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses within the first nine months of employment

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand or sit in a stationary position up to 80% of the time
• Requires both gross and fine motor skills; Must be able to use computer, printers, phones and other office equipment up to 80% of the time
• Must be able to hear; understand and distinguish sounds up to 100% of the time
• Must be able to see; both near and far visual acuity required up to 100% of the time
• Must be able to speak; verbally communicate with stakeholders up to 100% of the time

Travel Requirements:

• Little to no travel requirements for this position

EEO Statement:

Saturna Capital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.