Administrative Specialist

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Join Marrakech as a Administrative Specialist

Marrakech – Woodbridge, CT

Paid Training | Career Growth

Make a Difference Every Day

Our Mission:

At Marrakech, your work truly matters. We provide person-centered support and advocacy that enhances quality of life and promotes independence for individuals with and without disabilities always with dignity, respect, and meaningful connection at the center.

For more than 50 years, Marrakech has supported over 1,000 individuals across Connecticut each year, helping people of all abilities build confidence, independence, and strong community connections.

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

About the Role

The Administrative Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the executive team, administrative departments, and—most importantly—the people we support. This position assists with a variety of day‑to‑day administrative tasks while helping ensure smooth, welcoming, and responsive operations across the organization.

In this role, the Administrative Specialist communicates thoughtfully with employees, vendors, and individuals supported, helping foster positive and respectful relationships. Responsibilities include managing office equipment and supplies, handling general clerical work, and supporting administrative projects such as organizing events and preparing presentations or reports that promote connection, clarity, and shared purpose.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Managing day‑to‑day office and clerical operations

• Coordinating meetings, schedules, materials, and minutes

• Preparing professional correspondence, reports, and presentations

• Providing administrative support to the Executive Team

• Managing multiple priorities and assists with front desk coverage as needed

No two days are the same—and every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking reliable, detail-oriented, individuals who like working in a fast-paced setting, and remaining busy.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year of administrative experience

• Notary Public Status - preferred

Pay

• $19.71 – per hour

Why Work at Marrakech?

We’re committed to supporting our employees just as much as the individuals we serve. Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Paid and Unpaid Leave for:

• Bereavement

• Jury Duty

• Disaster Relief Volunteer

• Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave

• Military Leave

• Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)

• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)

• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan

• Educational Benefits, Including:

• DSP Credentialing through the NADSP

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities

• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits

• Staff Recognition Program

• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:

• Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)

• Marrakech’s Homeownership Program

• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

• Recruitment Referral Bonus

• Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.