Position opening: Administrative Assistant
Fremont Area Community Foundation is looking for a friendly, organized person to join our staff as a full-time Administrative Assistant. This position includes providing general office and administrative support as well as greeting and directing guests and callers, maintaining records and supply inventories, and handling mail. Apply by July 11.
General responsibilities of this position
- Provide general office and administrative support to Community Foundation teams
- Greet visitors and answer and direct phone calls
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and prepare a daily check log
- Prepare and proofread memos, correspondence, and other documents
View a full job description HERE.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
- At minimum, completion of high school or GED. Associate degree preferred.
- One to three years of related work experience
- Experience and skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and office machines such as a photocopier and multi-line phone system
- High-level interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse group of callers and visitors
- Ability to manage confidential information in a professional manner
Compensation and benefits
- Full-time, hourly position. Starting wage is $25 per hour.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Ample vacation time and paid holidays
- Wellness time off and benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program through Pine Rest
- Access to professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Staff matching gift and volunteer time programs
Applying for this position
Please email a cover letter and resume by July 11 to lbougher@facommunityfoundation.org.
Following the application deadline, staff will review submissions and top candidates will be asked to interview. Interviews will be held in person at our office in Fremont with key staff members and will be scheduled for one hour.
Finalists may be asked to join us for a second interview. They may also be asked to provide a list of three references and consent to a background check.
The proposed starting date for this position is August 2025.
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Our organization
We were founded in 1951 by a group of dedicated community leaders and have grown to be one of the largest community foundations in the U.S. on a per capita basis. In 2024, we awarded $9.8 million in grants and more than $750,000 in scholarships.
Our mission is to enhance quality of life for all people in Newaygo County and surrounding communities. We do this by connecting the generosity of passionate donors with community needs, and are guided by the principles of building goodwill, earning trust, and strengthening relationships. The Community Foundation also supports affiliate foundations in Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties.
What it’s like to work here
We value work/life balance and seek to cultivate a flexible, positive culture. Our office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Staff can take advantage of wellness time off and volunteer time programs. We have a comfortable, well-maintained office just outside the City of Fremont, and our property includes a multi-acre prairie area featuring native plants and a walking path.