Office Assistant (Part-time) in Seattle, Washington at StructureCraft

StructureCraft Builders is a uniquely positioned, highly skilled, award winning engineering and construction company that works with clients internationally to design and build architectural exposed wood structures.

We strive for excellence, work with a great group of people and our work speaks for itself.

Please check us out at www. structurecraft.com

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our Seattle office requires an Office Assistant who exudes personal warmth, has a professional attitude, is proficient in coordinating and tackling a variety of tasks required to keep the office running smoothly. The position also requires that the assistant is client-focused whether on the phone or greeting guests in the office. It is important that you have a commitment to integrity, honesty and are interested in representing the company’s best interests. You are bright, alert, and willing to jump in and help with tasks as needed (without being asked).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate ongoing office setup and furnishing
• Warmly greet and engage visitors

• Organize couriers, local and international

• Prepare outgoing mail and receive and sort incoming mail and deliveries and distribute accordingly
• Process receipts for office purchases

• Maintain office and housekeeping supply inventory, including watering plants and snacks, coffee, milk etc..
• Take out recycling, trash and compost to street bins

• Ensure printers are in good running condition with appropriate paper and toner inventory

• Food planning/preparation for staff coffee breaks and team events

• Ensure reception, meeting rooms and kitchen areas are tidy including loading and unloading the dishwater
• Cleaning as required between scheduled third-party cleaning which occurs twice monthly

• Office opening and closing

• Other administrative duties and sundry tasks as assigned

THE CANDIDATE:

• 1+ Years experience as a receptionist and/or office assistant
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Superior verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail with good English and grammar
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to suggest ideas for improving the function of the office
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Able to assemble furniture and install misc. items (use of drills, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Service orientation
• Humble, thoughtful, gracious, and discreet

Kindly submit your cover letter and resume in confidence.

Job Type and Compensation: Part-time, Hourly (~12 hours per week) at $20-25.00/hour, depending on experience.