Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C.Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications; classified as full-time salaried; exempt and not eligible for overtime.Reports to: Human Resources Team

Travel: Occasional travel may be required 

Position Overview 

This is an exciting time for Tuckernuck as we expand into brand new beautiful office space! We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to be the supportive force of the office and serve as our “Director of First Impressions” at our front desk. The ideal person for the job will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. This person will have previous experience working in an office environment, performing administrative duties. We rely on our administrative assistants for flexibility and foresight, while maintaining confidences related to high-level systems and operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, support and greet visitors, and help with conference room reservations and calendar management
• Oversee management of supplies, fulfillment, and maintenance for office while monitoring shipping costs (implement cost-savings solutions)
• Assist with stocking kitchen for both office floors and help distribute mail 
• Manage and maintain office administrative needs, such as working with our outside IT team
• Assist with onboarding new employees with operational policies and procedures, focusing on improving workflow efficiencies and controls
• Plan and orchestrate work to ensure priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld
• Help coordinate catering logistics for in-office events and gatherings 
• Various administrative duties assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in an administrative role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge
• Ability to keep company confidences

Tuckernuck Core ValuesThe successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Tuckernuck team to make a difference.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

• Find the Fun

• Stay Authentic

• Respect

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Start Strong & Finish Strong

• Have Courage

Tuckernuck is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Tuckernuck policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.