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Milwaukee Rescue Mission · 1 week ago

Office Assistant - Part Time

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.06/hr - $18.69/hr

2+ years exp

Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for women and children in need. They are seeking a Christian woman for a part-time Office Assistant position to provide administrative support and ensure efficient operation of Joy House’s centralized coordination and communication hub.

Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitSocial

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Perform telephone assessments with all callers and schedule emergency intakes when necessary

Answer and direct incoming phone calls to appropriate staff, take messages and communicate appropriate information to callers

Confirm, greet, and direct evening volunteers

Monitor the Joy House lobby and dayroom to maintain a calming atmosphere

Assign guest lockers and assist guests with accessing their medications, copying forms and documents, and addressing other needs

Process mail and distribute to guests

Assist 2nd shift staff with daily tasks when necessary (escorting families to meals, check-ins, etc.)

Communicate shift events via electronic log on occasion

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsDiscretionTeam playerDetail orientedFlexibility

Required

A Christian woman who is able to relate well with others in a diverse population

Undergraduate degree, preferably in applicable field (social work, hospitality, communications, office management, data entry) and/or 2-4 years of office/administrative work experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills

Detail orientated with high degree of accuracy

Ability to work effectively with diverse families, to use discretion and to stay calm and tactful under pressure

Ability and willingness to follow instructions, to be flexible and a team player

Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as occasional lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly

A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive

Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions

Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct

Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test