Job Responsibilities: As an Administrative Assistant, you will support the organization in our work to build power for long-term change. Day to day, you will assist the Director of Finance and Administration. This will involve helping to manage the office, giving support in accounting and human resources, and helping to communicate with the staff. This position will also help support our Joint Plans of Work. As part of a diverse, hard-working, and values-driven staff, you will help real people make real change at the local, state, and national levels.
Specifically, your work will include:
- Human Resources support and reporting.
- Completing administrative tasks—including monthly workplans and weekly activity reports—thoroughly and promptly.
- Expense tracking and logging receipts
- Assist with QuickBooks data entry
- Assist with vendor contracts and payments
- General office management duties and errands
- Assist with basic office IT, if possible
Qualifications
The Administrative Assistant should be organized and good at prioritizing their time, have a positive attitude, and be reliable.
Successful applicants will also have:
- Ability to be nimble – and willingness to help out where needed
- A meticulous eye for detail
- Excellent collaboration skills, and a positive attitude
- Commitment to the mission of Virginia Organizing
- High comfort level with using or learning basic office software including google drive, etc.
- Some knowledge of QuickBooks and/or basic accounting
- Excellent organizational skills
Compensation
$30 an hour (or let us know if you already have a rate for this kind of work), 10 hours a week, with some flexibility to plan your own schedule. There will be opportunities for advancement and additional hours as the organization grows.
Location
Virginia Organizing office at 703 Concord Ave, Charlottesville VA 22903.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, a copy of your resume, and three references to Brian Johns, Executive Director, at bjohns@virginia-organizing.org. We are looking to hire as soon as possible, and will consider candidates as they apply.
