· Social Justice

· Respect

· Integrity

· Collaboration

· Innovation

· Accountability

· Excellence

Mission: To transform lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry, addressing food insecurity and building a healthy and hopeful hunger-free tomorrow.

Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent makes a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Harvest Hope Food Bank is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission—ending hunger. We are a nonprofit that is innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, and values-driven.

As the state’s largest hunger-relief organization serving 20 counties in South Carolina, we source and distribute 30 million pounds of food each year. With locations in the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate, our mission is to build a hunger-free tomorrow by feeding our neighbors in need and addressing food insecurity. Through a network of almost 400 partner agencies, we are actively working in all of our communities to end hunger.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant will greet and provide direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.

· Supports branch by handling administrative tasks as assigned by department heads.

· Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.

· Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.

· Performs branch administrative and clerical support tasks.

· Performs basic filing and recordkeeping.

· Other duties as assigned.

HHFB Team Member Accountabilities

· Demonstrates a commitment to the HHFB mission and to fighting to end hunger in South Carolina.

· Displays a desire to work with culturally diverse populations using a compassionate, collaborative, and respectful approach.

· Supports a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and communicating process and safety improvements.

· Follows all safety policies and procedures, including reporting all unsafe acts and behaviors, safety hazards, incidents, or accidents immediately.

· Acknowledges that HHFB team members are considered emergency responders and may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties in instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency.

Position Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent required; 2-year degree preferred.

· Two years of experience in an administrative role.

· Excellent verbal communication skills.

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Ability to engage and direct volunteers.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

This position is primarily set in an office environment. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting. Occasionally, this role is required to respond to organizational needs outside of normal working hours.

Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenville, SC 29611: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location