Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Position Description

Safety and Security Services, LLC is seeking an administrative assistant to work in the Village post office. The Village post office at Palmetto Bluff is essentially the hub of the community - it fills with residents, Inn guests, visitors, and dogs each day. We are looking for a multi-tasker who operates at a fast pace, is engaging, enjoys customer interactions, is literate with Microsoft Office and can navigate database applications quickly and efficiently. We are a professional group to work with, and we like to have fun too. Must love dogs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Meet and greet all Palmetto Bluff residents and visitors, providing a great first impression.
• Log incoming/outgoing USPS, Federal Express and UPS parcels; maintain organization in the storage rooms.
• Create labels with online websites for sending out packages.
• Sell stamps.
• Use Outlook and email capabilities to notify residents of parcels ready for pick up
• Apply decals and transponders to residents, friends & family and employee vehicles.
• Assign mailboxes and keys to homeowners; order trash/recycle bins as requested.
• Make reservations for the Headwaters Lake House and Cottages.
• Stay abreast of Palmetto Bluff news and be able to converse with visitors and share our story.
• Use office equipment – telephones, copy machine, computer.
• Conduct internet research as required.
• Full-Time - Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with flexibility to provide weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
• Full-Time position includes payroll, ordering supplies, and compiling data for the Headwaters Trust among other duties.

Position Requirements and Demands

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• At least two years in an administrative assistant position.
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment..
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
• Ethical, conscientious and dependable work ethic.
• Friendly, self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic, high level of customer care skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
• Time management, multitask, phone skills, friendly, enthusiastic, job ownership/responsibility, adaptable to various personalities/situations, approachable demeanor and professional image.

Other Demands

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Bend, reach and stoop.
• Ability to carry 25 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Office environment with exposure to personal computer monitor and frequent use of a keyboard.
• Possible construction environment with exposure to dust, noise, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, etc.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable method of transportation to/from work.

DISCLAIMER

This document describes the position currently available and serves only as a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. This is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Bluffton, SC 29910 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bluffton, SC 29910: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17