Clerical Assistant for Summer Camp

Description

SEASONAL Camp Clerical Assistant full-time position

Position Summary:

Provide clerical support to director and related department(s) as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepares, copies, and distributes documents and information as requested within prescribed timelines.

2. Answers and responds to phone calls as necessary providing excellent customer service.

3. Maintains records and an accurate and organized filing system.

4. Performs general office or department responsibilities as assigned.

5. Manages assigned databases.

6. Maintains a professional, positive customer service environment.

7. Attends staff meetings and trainings.

8. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes reports as necessary.

9. Other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.


Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum age of 16 and at least 2 years of high school.

2. General knowledge of standard business software, excel, word, outlook, business math, and data entry; Microsoft office preferred.

3. Previous experience in clerical office duties preferred.

4. Good human relation, organizational and communication skills.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position.