Are you ready to join an organization where you can provide proven impact to students and change the trajectory of their lives? Envision all Americans living lives with financial knowledge and freedom. At Junior Achievement of Angelina County, we get to work toward that goal every day. Although not always easy, lives are changed.
You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifechanging impact and partner with schools, companies, individuals, and others to ensure everyone has access to choices for a financially healthy life.
Junior Achievement of Angelina County is committed to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in our employees, board members, volunteers, and the students we serve. We offer our employees professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment.
Purpose of Position:
Junior Achievement of Angelina County is seeking a dedicated and organized part-time Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and supporting our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Scope: Part Time Position, nonexempt (up to 29 hours per week)
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Lufkin (In office)
Salary: $12.00 - $14.00/ per hour
Primary Responsibilities:
•Provide administrative support to the staff, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
•Assist with the preparation and distribution of materials for programs and events.
•Maintain and organize office files, both electronic and physical.
•Answer and direct phone calls and emails to appropriate staff members.
•Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
•Help coordinate and support events, including volunteer orientations and fundraising activities.
•Manage office supplies and place orders when necessary.
•Perform data entry and update records in the database.
•Assist with bookkeeping tasks such as processing invoices and expense reports.
•Other administrative duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Preferred:
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications as an Administrative Assistant or Secretary are a plus.
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a relevant administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of office equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to the mission of Junior Achievement.
The essential functions of this job may require an individual to frequently sit, walk, and lift approximately 25-50 pounds of weight on occasions. Will need to have the ability to communicate with staff, students, and volunteers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to Amber Youngblood amber.youngblood@ja.org and cc’ Tamiko Stenline tstenline@jadallas.org by Friday, August 16th. No phone calls please.
Junior Achievement of Dallas recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.
