The Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility (TAEM) is a public-private partnership comprised of 32 partners that is implementing the largest benefits cliff mitigation pilot in the country, working collaboratively across Middle TN to support 900 families in moving beyond the benefits cliff. We seek to transform Tennessee’s social safety net and catalyze federal reform to support thriving families.

We operate with a collective impact approach that is led by a backbone team at Martha O’Bryan Center in collaboration with partners across the region. Between the backbone team and partners, there are 61 full-time staff and 14 part-time staff who are implementing the pilot.

The TAEM Team is a dedicated team of professionals committed to fostering economic empowerment and prosperity within Tennessee. With a shared passion for creating positive change, our diverse and skilled team collaborates tirelessly to design innovative programs, advocate for policy reforms, and provide essential resources to uplift individuals and communities. Through our collective expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment, the TAEM team works diligently to build a more inclusive and thriving future for all residents of Tennessee.

ABOUT THE MARTHA O’BRYAN CENTER

Martha O'Bryan Center (MOBC) is an anti-poverty non-profit organization with longstanding history and deep community roots, grounded in tradition and strengthened by innovation. Founded in 1894 when Miss O'Bryan organized the Gleaners Society at First Presbyterian Church to support impoverished North Nashville residents, Martha O'Bryan Center has operated from the heart of Cayce Place - Nashville's most distressed community – since 1948. This is where we continue in service, partnering with Cayce Place families to open doors of hope and possibility, create a culture of attainment, and positively shape future generations. Martha O’Bryan Center serves 12,000 people annually with its programs in early learning, parent empowerment, youth development, adult education, food security, crisis counseling and public charter schools East End Prep and Explore! Community School.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties to support the TAEM finance team. This is a part time position, 20 to 25 hours per week. Salary range: $22.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Under the direction of the TAEM Senior Finance Manager, assists with the following:

• Maintains the paper filing system
• Scans and files electronic documentation
• Mails checks (folding, stuffing envelopes, applying postage, mailing)
• Utilizes general office equipment such as copier, scanner, and label maker
• Performs other routine clerical functions and responsibilities as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing routine clerical and administrative work preferred.
• Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Office suite

The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic administrative procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, desk top publishing software, email and the internet.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely.
• High level of detail and accuracy.
• Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information.

THE MARTHA O’BRYAN CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER