Office Aide - Snohomish County Job Training and Education Center

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Mission:
Seattle Goodwill provides quality, effective employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity. Because jobs change lives.

Position Description:
Provide general administrative support for Job Training and Education (JTE) Centers by greeting students and visitors, answering phones, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet students and visitors
• Answer phones, transfer calls, and take messages
• Answer questions about programs
• Scan and copy documents
• Update information boards
• Assist students logging in on the lobby computers
• Update student file folders
• Support staff with administrative work
• Other duties assigned as necessary

Reports To: Center Manager or Instructor

Essential Qualifications and Competencies:

• Candidate must maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling critical documents and information
• Comfortable with basic computer functions
• Basic knowledge and application of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Essential Physical Abilities:

Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 10 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms. Able to traverse a wide variety of physical environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs. Able to communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited English skills, large groups and small groups and individuals. Able to use standard office equipment without assistance.

Working Environment/Conditions:

Office environment; moderate noise level.

Time Commitment: Flexible business hours; 4-12 hours per week preferred. Minimum eight week (one class session) commitment.

For more information about Seattle Goodwill, please visit our website at: www.seattlegoodwill.org