Administrative Assistant - Transportation Department

This position is in Redding, CT

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Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support for our Transportation department

FT opportunity

M- F but must be willing and available to cover weekend and evening shifts when required.

$23/hr

Primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Answer phone calls and emails for transportation requests
• Take and enter ride reservations
• Help schedule and dispatch drivers
• Keep records updated and organized (Excel, filing, data entry)
• Support the Transportation Manager with daily tasks
• Assist residents with staff with transportation questions

The successful candidate:

Minimum one (1) year related work experience; transportation a plus

Will be detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Experience in a professional office setting or hospitality environment, where good communication (especially heavy telephones) and customer relations skills are essential

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

As a community associate at Meadow Ridge, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 2 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*

Tuition Reimbursement Program*

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

Use of Community Fitness Center and Pool

*Eligibility may vary by employment status