Office Assistant - Part Time

at  Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Seattle Symphony is looking for a self-starter who is interested in working in the non-profit arts world. The Office Assistant position supports the general office operations and People & Culture projects. The primary focus of this role is to increase efficiency and process in office operations along with providing reception for guests and visitors of Benaroya Hall. The position will work collaboratively across the organization with high visibility to staff, board members, vendors, musicians and visiting artists. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be a team player who exemplifies our values: Excellence, Innovation, Curiosity, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Respect, Integrity, Service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1-2 years’ experience working in customer service or reception, associate degree preferred
• Experience in organizing and managing projects
• Strong Microsoft suite experience (Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Teams, Word)
• Asana experience preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with project completion
• Excellent customer service skills, including a pleasant and helpful telephone manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and to handle calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to urgent
• Experience in, or knowledge of, non-profit administrative work preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The functions of this position are performed primarily in an office environment
• Regular activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending
• This position requires frequent pulling, lifting, and climbing stairs
• Ability to communicate clearly while handling staff inquiries, telephone calls and customer requests
• Specific vision abilities require close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing, entering and/or analyzing data
• This position requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard and regular pinching, picking up and holding pencils and other desk tools
• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed

Deadline for applications: Open until filled
The Seattle Symphony values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EOE) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Seattle Symphony will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

The physical requirements described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The functions of this position are performed primarily in an office environment
• Regular activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending
• This position requires frequent pulling, lifting, and climbing stairs
• Ability to communicate clearly while handling staff inquiries, telephone calls and customer requests
• Specific vision abilities require close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing, entering and/or analyzing data
• This position requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard and regular pinching, picking up and holding pencils and other desk tools
• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds as neede