Penrickton Center for Blind Children is now hiring a full-time, hard working and motivated administrative assistant for our unique non-profit agency serving blind, special needs children ages 1-12 years. The ideal candidate should possess a strong work ethic, maintain confidentiality, be detail oriented, demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and have the ability to complete tasks despite interruptions from both telephone and walk-in visitors. Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook required. Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for details needed. Knowledge of donor management software and social media platforms helpful. Experience or interest in fundraising, donor relations and nonprofit development a plus. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to leadership and program teams
• Answering telephones and greeting guests
• Receiving, sorting and processing mail including account & receipt of daily contributions
• Database management
• Drafting and mailing written/email correspondence
• Merging data bases to produce mailings
• Support and prepare for fundraising events
• Maintain appropriate confidential records
• Light bookkeeping
• Filing
• Coordination of office services
• Coordination of social media presence
• Cultivate and strengthen donor relationships through thoughtful outreach/correspondence
• Draft, edit, develop and proofread communications, reports, and donor materials

Full Time Position Available: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent degree required
• Be free from felony conviction & willing to complete finger print and background screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to lift 40 lbs

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities:

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening
• Ability to provide excellent customer and personal service
• Proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including Microsoft products
• Possess strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, show extreme resourcefulness and problem solving skills

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Creative writing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Provide administrative support to leadership and program teams
• Answering telephones and greeting guests
• Receiving, sorting and processing mail including account & receipt of daily contributions
• Database management
• Drafting and mailing written/email correspondence
• Merging data bases to produce mailings
• Support and prepare for fundraising events
• Maintain appropriate confidential records
• Light bookkeeping
• Filing
• Coordination of office services
• Coordination of social media presence
• Cultivate and strengthen donor relationships through thoughtful outreach/correspondence
• Draft, edit, develop and proofread communications, reports, and donor material