Administrative & Operations Assistant 206 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187 $16 an hour - Part-time Apply with Indeed Administrative & Operations Assistant Reports To The Administrative & Operations Assistant will report to the DWA Executive Director. Job Overview The Administrative & Operations Assistant supports the administrative functions of the DWA office and staff, including, but not limited to, data entry, filing, managing the general email inbox, processing DWA gift card transactions, meeting scheduling, general organization, generating check requests, mailings, and more. Additionally, the Administrative & Operations Assistant supports the DWA staff by assisting at DWA events, which often occur in the evenings and on weekends. Responsibilities and Duties Take ownership of the administrative and office needs of the Downtown Wheaton Association and its staff. Manage the general email inbox, responding to customer inquiries and/or forwarding emails accordingly. Process gift card sales directly with customers via phone or email. Update the website (digital calendar, events page, job board). Respond to direct messages on social media in a professional manner. Deposit incoming checks and communicate with DWA Bookkeeper. Sort and distribute incoming mail and send mail on behalf of the organization. Deliver checks and items as needed, locally, throughout Downtown Wheaton. Assist with compiling the monthly member newsletter. Answer phone calls to the main office line. Assist with calendar management. Maintain printed and digital files. Assist with volunteer program. Office supply ordering. Other duties as needed. Qualifications Strong communication, writing, and grammar skills required. Strong administration and organizational skills required. Customer service skills required. Technology literacy required. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. May be required to lift/stand/take an active role, sometimes in inclement weather, during or in preparation for DWA events. Hours 15-20 hours per week during DWA office hours, which are Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a part-time position requiring flexibility to sometimes work nights and weekends. Location 206 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 DWA events take place throughout Downtown Wheaton.

Compensation:

15-20 hours per week. $16 per hour.

To Apply:

Email résumé and brief cover letter/writing sample about why supporting local is important to you. The DWA is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits, selects and promotes qualified employees and volunteers, broadly representative of the community served and administers its personnel practices without discrimination. DWA prohibits harassment of one employee by another employee or supervisor. Discrimination on the basis of age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, race, color or ethnicity, nationality, disability, genetic information or religion, is prohibited in accordance with the Office of Civil Rights.

Pay:

$16.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 20.0 per week

Work Location:

In person