Office Assistant/Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Be the first impression of a mission that matters.

If you think answering phones is the job, this isnt for you.

If you understand that the person who answers the phone sets the tone for the entire organizationand you take pride in doing that with excellence, warmth, and purposekeep reading.

The Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) is a nonprofit organization advancing foundational principles of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom in Arizona. Our work influences policy, shapes culture, and equips communities.

Were looking for someone who wants their daily workevery call answered, every detail handledto contribute to something bigger than themselves.

What Youll Do (and Why It Matters)

You are the front line. The first voice. The first face. The standard-setter.

• Welcome and direct all incoming communication (calls, visitors, inquiries) with professionalism and care
• Keep the office running smoothlyfrom mail and supplies to conference rooms and shared spaces
• Anticipate needs before they become problems (this is where great becomes exceptional)
• Support team operations and special projects, including events and organizational initiatives
• Step in where neededIT basics, database support, administrative tasksbecause the mission comes first
• Help maintain an environment that is organized, efficient, and excellent in every detail

This role touches everything. Done well, it makes everyone around you better.

Who You Are

Lets not sugarcoat itthis role requires more than being nice.

Youre a fit if you are:

• Detail-obsessed you notice what others miss and fix it before it becomes an issue
• Proactive you dont wait to be told what to do
• Organized and reliable people trust you because you follow through
• Professional and personable you can handle anyone, from donors to first-time callers
• Flexible and fast-moving priorities shift, and you adjust without drama
• A problem-solver not just a task-completer

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of administrative or office support experience
• College-level coursework (2+ years preferred)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency
• Typing proficiency (60+ WPM preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and assist with physical office needs as required

Faith & Mission Alignment (Non-Negotiable)

This is not just a jobits ministry through public policy.

• You are a committed Evangelical Christian, actively attending a Bible-believing church
• You align with CAPs Statement of Faith and mission (see
• You are motivated to advance the principles of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom

Why CAP

• Work that has real impact across Arizona
• A team that values excellence, integrity, and purpose
• 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your family
• A culture that expects high performanceand supports you in reaching it