Administrative Assistant

Primary Source (PS) has one opening for a full-time administrative assistant with the potential for growth within the company. PS is an agency that works for libraries to provide training, event coordination, strategic planning, and other project management and consultation.

Job Scope
This position will primarily work in support of a national nonprofit library association with membership management, communications, and event planning. Additional projects may include providing administrative support for strategic planning, continuing education, and a broad range of consultation.

Job Duties

• ​Respond to email, answer phones, and other office basics
• ​Set up and maintain systems for office organization, in office and online
• Assist bookkeeper with accounts payable and receivable
• Assist with maintenance of websites and databases
• Assist with event planning and coordination
• Attend periodic off-site meetings and events
• Assist with proposal processes
• Other duties may include: prepare and edit correspondence, reports and presentations; assist with social media management; administrative writing; analyze information and solve problems; typical administrative duties as requested

Required Qualifications

• Skilled use of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Skilled use of Google applications, such as Sheets, Forms, Calendar
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Genuine appreciation for libraries
• Strong attention to details
• Healthy sense of humor

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofits, event planning, and/or professional associations
• Familiarity with CMS and basic HTML
• Previous library experience

Additional Details

• $22+ per hour dependent upon experience, with annual merit raises
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Live in the greater Seattle area, or planning to relocate
• First 3 months will require frequent in-office days for training purposes, and thereafter will transition to a flexible telework schedule
• Small NE Seattle office with free parking; near multiple bus lines
• Expected hours for position will be Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with some flexibility
• Start date is negotiable

​To Apply
Please do not apply through Indeed. If interested in the position, email your cover letter, resume, and three references to info [at] primarysourceseattle.com. This position is open until filled. Learn more about us at https://www.primarysourceseattle.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98115