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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailSpread the Word Nevada was formed in February 2001 by Co-Founders Laurie Hartig and Lisa Habighorst.
Spread the Word Nevada is dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the homes of children within Nevadas at-risk low-income communities. Through community collaboration mentorship and family partnership programs Spread the Word Nevada fosters reading and language development opportunities ultimately leading to brighter academic and economic futures for these children. We are dedicated to changing the lives of at-risk children one book at a time.
Spread the Word Nevada has various programs that support coordinate and facilitate the mission to advance childhood literacy. Programs include the Kids-to-Kids program the Breakfast/Snack Time with Books program the Books & Buddies program and the Readers in Training. Currently the Organizations programs are being implemented supported and utilized throughout a continuously growing number of elementary schools throughout the Greater Las Vegas Valley Washoe County and Elko County Nevada.
We are Deeply Committed to Equity & Diversity
Spread the Word Nevada strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for children when their Program Directors Managers Facilitators Coordinators and Volunteers reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Our employees agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity.
Position Overview:
The Office Manager has a crucial role in ensuring that the office runs smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for controlling correspondence coordinating the purchase of supplies and services managing relationships with vendors and creating and maintaining a pleasant work environment that ensures high organizational effectiveness communication and safety levels. To be successful in this role the Office Manager must possess excellent organizational skills be highly motivated and be able to multitask effectively. They must also have good communication skills both written and verbal be responsible and have a flexible approach to work. The Office Manager is typically the first point of contact for corporate entities and staff members so it is essential that they have an inviting and personable attitude pay close attention to detail and possess high emotional intelligence. Additionally the candidate must be able to work independently with little supervision establish priorities and handle confidential information discreetly.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Administration/HR
Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Operations and Chief Executive Officer relating to the fundamental aspects of the Office Manager or related positions.
Education or Experience Requirements
Personal Characteristics
Below are some of the qualities an Office Manager will exhibit:
Physical & Mental Demands and Working Conditions: Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to excessive heat and wet and/or humid outside conditions. Due to working in the office warehouse and/or school setting the noise level in the environment is moderate to high.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own health or that of others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
To apply:
Applications that do not include the required documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled.
Fingerprint and background checks will be conducted on every employee as part of our hiring process.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time