NMS in Nome, AK is looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant - Office Assistant!

This clerical position earns a competitive wage. We provide fantastic benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k), life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Are you organized with an eye for details? Would you like to work for a company that has a supportive atmosphere? If this sounds like the right clerical opportunity for you, apply today!

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - OFFICE ASSISTANT

As an Administrative Assistant - Office Assistant, you are an enormous support to our front desk team. You oversee financials for the Nome School District's food service department. You handle standard clerical front desk duties, including answering phones, managing inventory, and ordering supplies.

A team player, you help others with overflow work or special projects as needed. You always handle confidential information in a professional manner. In short, you do all that you can to ensure that our school district maintains an organized and well-run front desk. You believe in our mission and love making a positive difference every day!

NMS: OUR MISSION

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning support services to a variety of clients. Our mission is to provide support services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond our client's expectations. We count on our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.

Our team members are amazing. Taking care of them is a high priority. Our company is represented by five generations! We are also extremely committed to maintaining a diverse employee community. In addition to rewarding work, we offer competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for growth in a warm and friendly environment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - OFFICE ASSISTANT

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Municipality of Anchorage food handler's card or ServSafe contingent upon 30 days of hire
• 2+ years of office administrative experience
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to type 45+ words per minute
• Pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English
• Contract requires candidates to get a flu shot pre-hire and annually thereafter.
• Contractor may be required to maintain all employee health records on site.
• This contract requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last dose). If you are not fully vaccinated, please acknowledge that, in order to be hired, you must be fully vaccinated or have a client/company-approved exemption.

Background Requirement:

Level One: An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has regular contact with or control over children, dependent adults, or vulnerable persons if the individual has been convicted of:

• One or more felonies or two or more misdemeanors of crimes against persons or crimes of violence.
• Any crime against a child, dependent adult, or vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or another type of offense.
• Any sex crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or another type of offense.
• Murder.

Preferred

• Previous food service or hospitality industry experience
• 10-key by touch

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to extreme weather)

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: School kitchen

Frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally required to lift, pull, and push. Rarely in cramped or confined spaces and climbing.

Physical requirements: Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel: Employees may travel up to 25% to various locations within the U.S. or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes, and ATVs. Travel is coordinated by NMS.

Can you effectively prioritize multiple clerical tasks? Are you efficient and organized? Do you have great communication skills, both verbal and written? If yes, you might just be perfect for this front desk clerical position!

WILL YOU JOIN OUR FRONT DESK TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Administrative Assistant - Office Assistant job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 99762