Administrative Assistant – Self Reliance Center for Independent Living (Tampa)

Self Reliance Center for Independent Living in Tampa is looking for an Administrative Assistant.

Job Summary: Responsible for providing administrative and support functions for Self Reliance, Inc. Works directly with staff, volunteers, consumers, vendors and guests of Self Reliance, Inc.

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00 Mon/Thurs & 8:30 – 4:00 Fri

Salary Range: $10.19 – $14.07 hourly

Reports to: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Serve as agency receptionist, providing & scheduling telephone support
• Provide support to the Executive Director, including assistance with scheduling, filing and correspondence
• Provide clerical support to staff as assigned through Executive Director
• Copies and collates Board materials for meetings & other activities
• Attend other meetings and functions as requested
• Open and distribute incoming mail and coordinate all outgoing mail
• Prepare cash receipts log
• Serve as agency purchasing agent for office supplies & consumer equipment
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs of all office equipment, including but not limited to telephone, copier and fax machine
• Provide support and assistance for development and fundraising operations, including but not limited to mailing lists, mass mailings and preparation of thank you letters to donors
• Provide assistance to the Executive Director and other staff on special projects as requested assigned through Executive Director
• Maintain good working relationships with all staff
• Responsible for the opening and closing of Center during scheduled work hours
• Assist with receipt of donated equipment for loaner closet
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent (some college preferred) and a minimum of two years of related experience

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Good organizational skills
• Professional or personal experience with people with disabilities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook )
• Typing Speed: Minimum of 45/wpm
• Ability to operate general office equipment:

Other Requirements:
• Ability to travel as necessary in order to perform purchasing duties and attend meetings and other functions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to occasionally work evening and/or weekend hours to meet the needs of the consumers
• Must be a self starter and have good follow through skills
• Skilled with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work with a variety of consumers, contractors and service agencies
• Experience using databases
• Ability to lift 15 pounds
• Ability to bend and twist repetitively
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Must pass Level 2 background screening including fingerprinting Self Reliance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations available.

Self Reliance Center for Independent Living
8901 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33604