Office Administrator at Environmental Firm
Green Banks, LLC is seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Milwaukie, Oregon office. The position will be a permanent, part-time position (20 hours a week) with the potential for a full-time position in the future. We are environmental consultants, which means that we are generally out in the field assessing soil, vegetation, water, and wildlife and we need a great communicator at our office hub. If you are an experienced administrative assistant, who knows about invoicing clients, paying bills, keeping an office running effectively, and enjoys helping people - you will like this position. If you thrive on being accurate, connecting the dots, and serving as the behind the scenes go to person, then you will be a good match for us. If you also enjoy working alone while the rest of the team fulfills their assignments out of the office, we hope you will apply!
We Need You to Have These Skills and Attributes
Experience as an administrative assistant (4 – 5 years of administrative experience preferred; 4-year degree or other certification desirable; background in botany, ecology, or natural resources a plus)
Experience working with government agencies
Excellent team player and customer service style
Superior written and verbal communication
High level of attention to detail
High level of experience with Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledgeable about Google Suite
Ability to follow instructions meticulously, stay engaged, balance multiple demands, switch from task to task when needed, and meet deadlines
Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and with a team
Value and demonstrate collaboration, pleasant demeanor, patience, approachability, and flexibility. A big plus - ability to keep perspective and share a sense of humor!
Capacity to foresee business needs and initiate improvements paired with good judgment and decision making; an understanding of when to discuss your ideas with appropriate team member before implementing changes
Ability to work with others by phone and email; ability to work alone in an office most of the time
Ability to help us grow the job responsibilities