The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is Hiring an Administrative Assistant Near Columbia, MO
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly-collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, more than 185 school partners and thousands of volunteers, our day-to-day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant for The Food Bank plays an essential role as the hub of our facility. Incoming calls, Neighbors, Volunteers and Visitors are looking to this individual for guidance and information. If you like being a connector and providing access to resources, consider applying.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Manage and prioritize multiple tasks at once
Be highly organized and detail oriented
Be computer proficient
Become proficient using donor and volunteer databases
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Be a team player and able to work with a variety of people and personalities
Be sensitive to the needs of low-income individuals
DUTIES:
Receptionist (50%)
Greet visitors, volunteers, agencies and all others entering the Food Bank
Answer telephone, transfer calls, and disperse messages
Monitor entrances
Order copier supplies (toner and paper) - Liaison for copier-fax machine problems
Process and disperse all mail and faxes
Assist with Volunteer Check-In Process and scan Volunteer paperwork into database
Work at all times to maintain the image of the Food Bank as a positive one in the public view, most specifically as it pertains to the critical nature of front desk public and agency relations
Administrative Support (50%)
Assist with data collection, data analysis, special reports and other duties assigned
Assist with special projects, create spreadsheets, invitations, special mailings and letters
Work with a team and assist with support as needed