Office Assistant Clerk

We’re looking for an energetic Clerical Assistant to manage our front desk and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, out of our Ledyard Office. Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm ET with a half hour unpaid lunch break.

ellen@tempsofnewengland.com $16.00 to $18.00 4 to 8 weeks

Responsibilities:

· Greet and welcome guests and employees as they arrive at the office

· Answer incoming telephone calls; determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel and department

• Accurately package, label and weigh items to be shipped and ensure proper shipment method and shipping charges

· Receive and inventory incoming shipments, record required information such as serial numbers, etc.

· Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, proofreading and faxing

· Maintain office supplies and refreshments (purchase and restock)

· Prepare Itineraries using Microsoft Word

· Support Operations Manager and other departments as needed

· Other general office duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 3-4 years clerical/admin experience

· 3-4 years customer service experience

· Requires discretion, demonstrated judgement, and problem resolution skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

· Highly organized and detail-oriented

· Excellent time-management skills with ability to accurately prioritize tasks and meet goals/deadlines with minimal supervision

· Background of working in a multidisciplinary team environment

· Ability to lift 40lbs