Office Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Title : Office Administrative Assistant

Location : Edina, MN (Hybrid)

Job Type : Contract (2 Months + Potential to extend)

Compensation : $23-25/hr

Industry: Nonprofit / Association Management
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About the Role
Our client, a leading nonprofit organization that supports student journalism and scholastic media programs nationwide, is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to join their team in Edina, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in supporting daily office operations, serving as a primary point of contact for incoming communications, and helping ensure important projects, publications, and event-related activities stay on track.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized professional who enjoys providing administrative support, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a mission-driven organization. Job Description
The Office Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to a small team while helping maintain efficient day-to-day office operations. The majority of the role will involve managing phone and email communications, supporting office organization, and assisting with shipping, inventory, and filing functions.

Responsibilities

• Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls professionally and efficiently
• Monitor and respond to general email inquiries or direct messages to the appropriate team members
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems
• Assist with inventory tracking and organization of office supplies and materials
• Receive, sort, package, and ship incoming and outgoing mail, publications, and contest submissions
• Coordinate and track deliveries and shipments
• Support preparation of materials for meetings, events, and organizational projects
• Perform data entry and general administrative tasks as needed
• Maintain a professional and organized office environment
• Assist staff with additional administrative and operational projects to meet organizational deadlines

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous office, administrative, customer service, or clerical experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with email, internet applications, and web-based productivity tools
• Experience working with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive)
• Comfortable working with Mac computers and cloud-based systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on-site in Edina, MN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or additional administrative training
• Experience supporting a nonprofit, educational, publishing, or association-based organization
• Experience managing office inventory, shipping, and receiving processes
• Familiarity with event coordination or administrative support for deadline-driven environments
• Experience handling high-volume phone and email communications

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we've reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible contract employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review our Benefits Summary:


Dahl Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.


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