Office Assistant at Habitat for Humanity (Federal Work Study Position)
Do you have a passion for supporting your community and knowing that your job makes a difference for others? Habitat for Humanity is the place for you! This paid Office Assistant role is part-time and you'll be working on site at the Kenosha Habitat for Humanity. This is a federal work study position, which means only students with a federal work study award are eligible for employment. If you are uncertain if you have federal work study, please contact the Financial Aid Office. Students of all years and majors are encouraged to apply!
You'll be responsible for assisting in handling the day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency and time management. In addition to administrative/front desk duties, the Office Assistant may also coordinate small projects, manage the donation and volunteer platforms, educate applicants and homeowners about Habitat’s structure and policies, and sit on some committees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing & maintaining efficient filing systems; both electronic and physical files.
- Assists in implementing and maintaining organizational procedures and systems for all volunteers (office & on-site).
- Creating, maintaining, and entering information into databases.
- Responsible for answering office phone calls, returning voicemails and responding to office emails in a timely manner.
- Greeting clients and visitors as needed. Responding to individuals visiting the office and scheduling office appointments.
- Maintains a clean, efficient and organized office; thorough cleaning performed at least once per week.
- Performing general office clerk duties and errands as needed.
- Reports directly to the Executive Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in Google Docs a plus
- Ability to write clearly and efficiently
- Great communication skills
- Warm personality
- Ability to work well under limited supervision
About Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha:
Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha was founded in 2012 by community members that shared a vision to revitalize Kenosha’s neighborhoods and help hardworking, low-income families achieve a dream of homeownership. We provide affordable housing in partnership with the family’s needs, create stronger neighborhoods by restoring a sense of community and pride that comes with homeownership, and build community by joining together hundreds of volunteers for every build.
We build homes alongside families who demonstrate need and willingness to partner with HFHK. Families invest hundreds of hours of their own “sweat-equity” labor into the houses. With the hundreds of volunteers per home, we are able to provide virtually all of the house-building
labor costs making the homes affordable for low-income families.
Studies show that children who grow up in a stable, decent environment are more likely to do better in school, be well-adjusted, and break the cycle of poverty. We at Habitat for Humanity of Kenosha want to help break the cycle of poverty, one family at a time, by being able to provide families with the most basic of needs: a decent, affordable place to live.
Visit https://www.habitatkenosha.org/ for more information.