What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant at Macaulay Salmon Hatchery position at Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc.?
Position: Office Assistant (Full Time-Permanent position)
Location: Macaulay Salmon Hatchery in Juneau, Alaska
Starting Salary: $42,000 per year DOE plus benefits
Douglas Island Pink & Chum Inc. (DIPAC) is a private non-profit organization which manages two salmon hatcheries in the Juneau area to produce salmon for the common property fisheries of northern southeast Alaska. DIPAC also manages the Ladd Macaulay Visitor Center.
The goal of Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc. is to sustain and enhance valuable salmon resources of the State of Alaska for the economic, social, and cultural benefit of all citizens, and to promote public understanding of Alaska's salmon resources and salmon fisheries through research, education, and tourism. For more information about DIPAC, please check out the website at www.dipac.net.
General Description:
Douglas Island Pink & Chum, Inc. is hiring for the position of Office Assistant to perform administrative and clerical tasks to support our office. The successful applicant will be customer service oriented, have excellent attention to detail, prioritize organization, and have professional communication skills.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Greeting visitors
- Answering / transferring calls on a multi-line phone system
- Receiving / distributing incoming mail
- Filing and maintaining company related vendor files
- Assist with payroll
- Process accounts payable / accounts receivable
- Maintain company calendar of events
- Monitor / order office supplies
- Assist in Visitor Center gift shop during summer months (when needed)
- Assist management team with secretarial tasks and errands outside the office
Qualifications:
- Experience with QuickBooks, accounts payable/receivable, MS Office, and familiarity with office equipment and procedures is strongly however, we are willing to train the right person.
- Must be able to obtain an Alaska driver’s license. A job offer for this position is contingent upon a clean motor vehicle record for DIPAC's drivers insurance approval.
- Ability to pass a background check is mandatory.
Salary and Benefits: Salary DOE. Benefits include, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid annual, sick and holiday leave.
All interested applicants may turn in their completed application, current resume and cover letter either in person at 2697 Channel Drive, Juneau, AK 99801 or via e-mail to emily_pearce@dipac.net.
The application can be found on DIPACs website at www.dipac.net/employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000