Administrative Assistant - East LA

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping young adults develop themselves since 1986.  To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission
The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant is in charge of carrying out day-to-day organizational tasks and facilitating efficient communication across departments, such as but not limited to; answer phones, manage office calendars, update databases and complete general clerical work and recordkeeping tasks.

Essential Functions

• Answers phone calls and greets visitors.
• Schedules appointments and maintains calendars.
• Schedules and coordinates staff and other meetings.
• Ensures the office runs smoothly.
• Performs receptionist duties when needed.
• Keeps an inventory of office supplies and orders new materials, as needed.
• Collates and distributes mail.
• Creates and maintains filling systems, reports, and other confidential documents.
• Keeps track and submits required paperwork by due dates.
• Maintains and organizes e-files associated with various platforms such as ArcGIS/Survey 123.
• Data entry and report generating utilizing various software platforms.
• Attends required webinars, partner meetings, and trainings, as needed.
• Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
• Working from home is not an option.
• Provides facility maintenance oversight.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice. 

Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements. 

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written); characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility, and dependability.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
• Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project.
• Ability to explain policies, procedures, directions and represent the Corps’ philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including Corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.
• Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others.
• Ability to effectively provide presentations, work demonstrations, and instruction to others to promote and establish of culture of safety.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet research.
• High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Uses good judgment, evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes. 
• Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
• Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; AA and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred AND at least two (2) years experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds OR any combination of experience and education that would achieve the desired outcome, as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.

Other Requirements

• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
• California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• Occasional use of private vehicle for company purposes; validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the State of California.  Mileage will be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment. 
• Reference checks will be conducted.  Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Salary and Benefits

• $19.83 - $24.18/hour (reflects the entire pay range); a starting wage higher than $19.83 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range). 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefitswith100%employercoverage of costs for employee and 80% coverage for additional family members. 
• 3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and two weeks of sick time accrued per year. 
• 401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%. 

Internal Application Procedure

Internal applicants must review the Transfers/Promotions guidelines and complete a LA Conservation Corps Transfer/Promotion Career Opportunity Application within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.” This information can be requested from the Human Resources Department. The internal application should be submitted to Human Resources by the Internal Closing Date or within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.”

External Application Procedure

Upload cover letter and resume.  The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

You will be requested to complete an application at a later date if you are chosen for an interview.  Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion.  The interview will cover education and experience requirements.  Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.

AAO/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lacorps.org