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Administrative Assistant

Employer
Georgia Organics
Location
Atlanta
Salary
30-35K
Closing date
May 2, 2019

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Focus Areas
Agriculture / Food / Nutrition, Education
Job Function
Administrative / Clerical
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Entry-level

Job Details

Administrative Assistant


ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Georgia Organics is a dynamic and growing statewide nonprofit connecting organic food from Georgia farms to Georgia families.  Founded in 1997, the organization is based in Atlanta and led by a board of directors, staff of 16 employees and additional support from consultants, interns, members and volunteers. Georgia Organics has three primary goals to:

  • Increase the number of organic and sustainable farmers in rural and urban areas
  • Increase the number of children participating in farm to school programs
  • Increase the number of Georgians eating organically grown, local food

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Georgia Organics seeks an energetic and task driven individual to serve as Administrative Assistant. This position is responsible for providing administrative and office management support for the whole organization along with direct support to the Executive Director and the Director of Operations. The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Management

  • Provide administrative, logistical, and scheduling support for the Executive Director and the Director of Operations
  • Create and guide staff through staff meeting agendas and monthly board reports
  • Answer telephones and emails and respond to constituent inquiries
  • Meet and greet visitors at the office
  • Perform general clerical duties

Office Management

  • Manage office supplies and materials maintaining sufficient operating stock
  • Manage the postal needs of the organization
  • Organize and maintain the front office area and supply room 
  • Provide administrative support for HR processes
  • Provide administrative and management support to the Director of Operations in day-to-day business operations including but not limited to compliance issues, insurance administration, and process improvements

Accounting

  • Provide support in accounting by maintaining the check log, reconciling credit card transactions, and processing the general office invoices for payment
  • Running and distributing financial reports
  • Assist the Director of Operations with the annual audit
  • Assist with annual budgeting process with the Director of Operations

Other

  • Provide leadership and project management for the annual conference registration process
  • Recruit and leverage volunteers to provide additional support to achieve the organization’s mission
  • Assist Executive Director or Director of Operations in executing various projects as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required

  • Ability to take ownership of the position through proactive initiative and resourcefulness
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word)
  • Team player with high level of collaboration
  • A bachelor’s degree and administrative experience
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Experience working with the public and interacting with a diverse range of people
  • Ability to work independently and as a team to successfully complete a wide variety of tasks
  • Capability of lifting and moving up to 30 lb. office boxes
  • A friendly demeanor and sense of humor
  • A commitment to the mission of Georgia Organics

Preferred but not required

  • Experience with bookkeeping and QuickBooks
  • Project management experience
  • Experience with Neon or other CRM software
  • Experience with WordPress
  • Familiarity with Office 365 Suite

COMPENSATION

The Administrative Assistant is a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Salary is $33,000 and includes health insurance, retirement investment options, and generous vacation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Email cover letter and resume as one pdf file by May 1, 2019 to Andrew Ladd, Director of Operations at andrew@georgiaorganics.org.  Please type “Admin Position” in the subject line of the email. 

Georgia Organics is an equal opportunity employer.

Company

Georgia Organics is a dynamic and team-driven nonprofit with a mission to invest in organic farmers for the health of our communities and the land. While Georgia Organics was officially founded in 1997, its roots go back to the 1950s as an association of growers that recognized the power of collective action. Today, Georgia Organics continues to champion this ethos through a host of Farmer Services, conferences, and convenings; Community Collaborations, including Farm to School and Early Care, Family Farm Share, and Farmer Champion (Farm to Restaurant) programs; and Advocacy. Our work is backed by a five-year strategic plan focused on creating a lasting and systemic impact on farmer prosperity, racial equity, and climate solutions in agriculture.     

Company info
Website
Telephone
4044815001
Location
200 Ottley Dr. NE, Suite A
Atlanta
GA
30324-3968
United States

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