Literacy Council of Sarasota Job Announcement

The Literacy Council of Sarasota – Office Assistant Job Announcement – August, 2015 If interested, please email cover letter and resume to info@sarasotaliteracy.org Please do not submit hard-copy or faxed information. No phone calls please. Open until filled.

As a nonprofit 501(c) (3) educational organization, the mission of The Literacy Council of Sarasota, Inc. (LCS) is to build a more literate community by helping adults and families improve English language communication skills through personalized, needs-based tutoring and small group instruction. LCS is an “At-Will” and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more info: www.sarasotaliteracy.org Position Opening: Office Assistant Job Overview: Reporting to the Executive Director & Program and Volunteer Manager, the Office Assistant performs a wide variety of reception, administrative, fiscal and general daily office management functions in support of programs, operations and fundraising. May also supervise interns and volunteers as directed.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Work Hours: Part-Time, minimum 20 hours per week; Monday-Friday, flexible scheduling.

Compensation: Hourly wage commensurate with experience. Partial benefits include paid holidays, prorated vacation/sick time, and other benefits as outlined in the agency employee handbook.

Qualifications:  Experience in related field or work regarding standard office administration  Bilingual-Bicultural Spanish required  Good computer skills & proficiency in relevant software: MS Word, Excel, Gmail/Google, data bases, etc.  Knowledge & operation of standard office equipment  Proficiency with clerical, administrative, & bookkeeping procedures & systems such as filing & record keeping, AR/AP processing, data base management, donor acknowledgement/relations, etc.  Strong attention to detail & accuracy  Strong planning, prioritization, & organizational skills; results oriented  Good problem assessment & problem-solving skills  Ability to accurately gather & monitor information  Excellent customer service skills in working directly with the public & community leaders  Strong communication skills-verbal/written  Team player with leadership skills, abilities & desire to interact with people at all levels  Ability to lift 20 lbs.