Office Secretary

Job Title: Office Secretary
Company: Area Auto Racing News
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Position Type: Part-Time

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you would be a good fit for this position to jobs@aarn.com

About Us:
Area Auto Racing News is a weekly publication dedicated to covering short track and motorsports racing throughout the Northeast. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented office looking for a dependable and organized individual to serve as the first point of contact for our customers and business partners.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an Office Secretary whose primary responsibilities include answering incoming calls, directing inquiries to the appropriate team members, processing orders, and supporting daily office operations. This role is essential in maintaining excellent customer service and efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Take subscriptions and orders over the phone
• Process daily mail, including opening, sorting, and recording payments/checks
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain customer subscription records
• Assist customers with USPS delivery issues and subscription concerns
• Provide general administrative support to office staff as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong phone and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable with data entry and basic computer programs (Microsoft Office)
• Attention to detail, especially when handling payments and spreadsheets
• Customer service experience preferred
• Self-motivated and able to stay ahead of daily tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits:

• $16–$20 per hour, based on experience
• Flexible hours between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM
• Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours per year)
• We publish 50 Mondays a year, even holidays.
• 10 PTO days per year

What We’re Looking For:

• Friendly and professional demeanor
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to handle a fast-paced office environment and work independently
• Problem-solving skills, especially with delivery or subscription concerns

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you self motivated and able to work alone?
• Would you be ok being the only person in the office to open? With our travel schedule there are days this position will be in the office alone in the morning.

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Trenton, NJ 08610 (Required)

Work Location: In person