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Smart Growth America Office Assistant

Smart Growth America, a national non-profit organization located near Farragut North metro, is looking for a dependable, hard working and dedicated individual for a part-time office assistant position. The individual will support the Office Manager and staff in day-to-day office operation.

The individual is expected to:

• Be self-starter and self-directed with a lot of initiative.
• Have a positive and can-do attitude
• Be detail-oriented and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Maintain a high level of integrity and use discretion with confidential information

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, database entry, arranging travel itineraries, maintaining calendar and other general office duties.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year strong administrative support and general office experience
• Solid knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Preferably on a Mac.
• Ability to prioritize assigned duties and prioritize and organize the schedules and activities
• Critical Thinking / Problem Solving ability to take on office projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously or adapt to changing directions.

Hours for this position will be about 10-20 hours per week. We offer competitive wages. If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and you are a very reliable and responsible individual please email us!

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Paula Offord at pofford@smartgrowthamerica.org