DescriptionChaos tamer task juggler and all-around office superhero.
YSS is looking for anAdministrative Assistantto join our Youth Opportunity Center team! The organizational backbone of the office the Assistant keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly. They handle scheduling correspondence data management and general clerical tasks support staff and leadership and serve as a friendly professional point of contact for visitors and clients.
What Youll Do...
- Warmly welcome visitors youth and volunteers; answer phones and direct inquiries to the right staff or services
- Act as a liaison with community partners providing program information and referrals
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper files databases and tracking systems
- Manage scheduling correspondence and general office paperwork
- Prepare documents type grant reports and assist with statistical reports
- Send reminders for routine report due dates and advise leadership of operational needs
- Take and distribute meeting minutes; assist with meeting agendas
- Keep the center clean welcoming and organized
- Manage van keys and ensure proper check-in/out procedures
- Maintain office supplies and program inventory
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
What We Provide...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work YSS provides the following benefits:
- Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
- Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Health insurance
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account/health savings account
- Supplemental compensation award
- Generous Paid Time off and Leave
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off
- Paid holiday leave
- Birthday holiday
- Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
- YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
- 403(b) retirement offerings
If this sounds like work youd be proud to doand a team youd want to grow withwed love to hear from you. Lets do meaningful work together.
QualificationsWe want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Atleast two years of administrative or office experience
- Knowledge of administrative systems and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases
- Friendly professional customer service
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in a related field
- Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication
- Collaborate effectively and work well with others
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Think critically and solve problems
- Work independently and on a team
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion
The IDEAL candidate:
- Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
- Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
- Speaks a languagein addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).
Who You Are...
Youre the go-to organizer who keeps everything on track solves problems on the fly and makes the office hum. Friendly professional and always two steps ahead you make every team memberand visitorfeel supported.
We Celebrate Your Story...
Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.
Who We Are...
Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !
At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email
- were happy to help! The YSS Hiring Process
- Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
- Interview - Phone video or in-person - well chat and get to know you.
- References - Send us three people who can sing your praises.
- Screening - Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
- Offer - If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.