Administrative Assistant

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to 18.84 per hour.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to the TW Perry Adult Housing Program Manager.

Position Description: The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and housing support for the TW Perry Single Adult Housing Program.

Required: HS/GED; 1-3 years of previous work experience

Preferred: Associate's degree; 3-5 years of previous work experience, 2 years clerical experience

Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hours per week)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of common office equipment and telephone systems
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to set professional boundaries
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work with diverse audiences
• Ability to type 45 wpm
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality while working with sensitive documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Expected Contributions: Administrative

• Perform general clerical duties such as copying, filing, faxing, scanning, and mailing
• Answer phones and greet and assist residents and visitors
• Create and maintain resident charts
• Create, modify, duplicate, and distribute materials and documents as needed
• Assist Managers with filing
• Order supplies for program staff and maintain adequate inventory of supplies, as needed

Reports to: Program Director

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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