What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager position at American Friends of Hand in Hand?
The American Friends of Hand in Hand (AFHIH) seeks a full-time office manager for its office in Portland, Oregon. AFHIH is the U.S. support arm of Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel (Hand in Hand). Hand in Hand is a network of integrated schools and communities across Israel serving Jewish and Arab children, families and the wider public. Hand in Hand’s mission is to build partnership and coexistence between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel and grow a model for shared society.
The American Friends of Hand in Hand raises philanthropic funding to support the Hand in Hand programs in Israel. For more information please visit www.handinhandk12.org
Job Overview
The Office Manager is a hands-on proactive professional, highly organized and skilled in handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently, working to maximize the effectiveness of the organization. They will be committed to the vision and mission of Hand in Hand.
They will have experience managing an office, preferably in a non-profit setting, and be skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, as well as ideally have experience working with Salesforce CRM.
Responsibilities and Duties
Financial management:
· Receiving and depositing all donations. Interacting with all financial institutions.
· Sending tax receipts and acknowledgements to donors using Salesforce and Apsona
· Uploading all financial information into Salesforce and keeping financial records in QuickBooks
· Preparing monthly financial reports for staff (U.S. and Israel), external bookkeeper and the board of directors
· Preparing financial materials for annual audit by outside accountants. Communicates internally and externally around the audit
· Paying office bills including credit card statements and invoices to suppliers
· Processing bi-monthly payroll and benefits
· Handling donors’ requests and special payment procedures
Donor Records:
· Helping maintain accurate records of all donors and gifts, as well as communication with donors, in Salesforce in coordination with the Database Manager
Fundraising mailings:
· Coordinating donor outreach mailings, both in-house using mail merge and with outside printing/mailing firms
Office facility:
· Managing all office equipment and supplies to ensure smooth functioning of operations including ensuring adequate supply of all marketing materials
· Implementing HR functions for the organization
Responsible for communicating with the landlord and maintenance crew for building.
Special Projects:
· Responsible for special projects and tasks as assigned by the Co-Founder and Executive Director and other administrative duties.
· Responsible for 501(c)3 status on both the state and federal levels.
Requirements:
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in office/administrative work
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Strong “people skills” including direct communication with donors, board members and stakeholders
· Knowledge and experience using QuickBooks
· Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred
· Strong computer skills including: MS Office and Google Workspace
· Commitment to the vision and mission of the organization
AFHIH is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000