Administrative Coordinator

*SUMMARY: Administrative Coordinator - JA Auburn Education Center* At the JA Auburn Education Center, we are committed to empowering the next generation through education and fostering a thriving learning environment.
We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic *Administrative Coordinator* to join our team.
This critical position serves as the welcoming face of our organization, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors, educators, students, and guests.
The Administrative Coordinator also provides vital administrative support to Junior Achievement of Washington (JAWA) and plays a crucial role in representing our culture and mission.
*WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING - Key Responsibilities:* *First Point of Contact:* · You will create a warm and welcoming environment at the facility, greeting and assisting visitors, educators, students, and guests with professionalism and courtesy.
· Embody and promote the culture and mission of JAWA.
Maintain a strong understanding of our organization's goals and values to communicate them effectively to all who enter our facility.
· You will facilitate the check-in process for all JAWA visitors.
*Administrative Support – Organization-wide*: · Provide essential administrative support to JAWA.
· Manage general JAWA Email inboxes and shared calendars.
· Assist in various office tasks to ensure the organization's smooth operation.
· Update JAWA systems/platforms as assigned.
· Act as a central communication hub - answer phones & emails, process mail, and assist with inquiries.
· Support HQ and Departments with website updates, onboarding & offboarding staff components, mailing requirements, and assisting with special projects and events as assigned.
*Administrative Support - Facility:* · Daily facility preparation and use coordination (facility use calendaring, scheduling vendors and janitorial services, technology, administrative support – invoice preparation, etc.
) · Act as a central communication hub, ensuring effective and timely dissemination of information to internal and external stakeholders.
Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist with inquiries.
· Assist with maintaining office supplies, organization, and order in available spaces.
· Collaborate with the Facilities & IT Manager to address any office-related issues.
· Maintain the accuracy of the facility’s storefront partnership updates.
*Administrative Support – Office of the President & CEO:* · Manage the CEO’s calendar.
*Required Skills/Abilities:* · Two years of general business experience required.
· Energetic, friendly, professional communication skills · Experience with C-Suite calendaring · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and have data entry experience.
· Valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.
· While this role must be onsite daily in Auburn, WA, some scheduling flexibility will be required to accommodate special events and projects in the evening or on weekends.
*WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:* _JAWA pays 100% of employee Medical/Dental/Employee Life Insurance premiums.
_ · United Healthcare Medical and Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Life Insurance – Employee · Family and Dependent Life Insurance · Vacation and Wellness Leave · Paid holidays and Winter Break · Paid personal leave.
· Two paid volunteer days per year · Long-Term Disability Insurance · Employee Ability Assist Program · Family Leave – Consistent with local and national regulations *WHAT MAKES JAWA SPECIAL:* · Retirement savings with matching company contributions · Work-Life Balance – Flexible options to balance office time via remote access as well as flexible work schedules · Opportunity to volunteer in classrooms teaching JA programs.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *The physical demands described below represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods, sit, walk, occasionally reach with hands and arms, continually to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, and frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds).
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust or focus.
*ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WASHINGTON:* Junior Achievement of Washington’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
JAWA reaches thousands of students annually with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.
JAWA associates are known for their passion for the mission that brings together business and education to work with kindergarten through high school students, so they are empowered to own their economic success.
Team members interact with community leaders who support JAWA with their time, treasure, and talent.
JAWA offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact our community's young people's lives.
JAWA is committed to social justice.
We are committed to educating in a way that dismantles inequality, racism, and oppression and sparks honest conversations in our communities.
The future that we envision and prepare our students for cannot exist unless we become catalysts for change and advocates for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our work.
_Junior Achievement of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JAWA does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
The position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
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Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
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92 per hour Work Location: In person