Position Overview:
Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong is a statewide self-advocacy organization that supports, nurtures, and promotes self-advocacy in youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our mission is to empower self-advocates so they can make choices that improve and enrich their lives.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and Executive Director, the Office Administrative Assistant provides administrative and staff support to the general organizational operations. The position provides necessary support and is responsible for a variety of tasks.
Work Schedule, Location, and Compensation This is a Part-Time Non-Exempt position for 30 hours per week, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday at the MASS office. The position requires someone to work in-person at our Boston Office at 200 Portland Street, Boston. Our Boston office is located steps away from North Station with easy access to the T and Commuter rail trains.
The starting rate for this position is $23.00 - $25.52 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, for 30 hours a week with the potential to increase hours as new funding is confirmed.
The organization does not provide health insurance, we provide a monthly pro-rated stipend of $101.25 to employees working 30 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities General office duties
Maintain daily email and phone correspondence; support and/or forward messages to appropriate staff
Assist in organizing and upkeep of Google Drive filing system
Answer information requests by phone or email
Process, sort, file, and send mail
Organize and update databases, shared drives, project plans, and spreadsheets as needed (importing, exporting, and manually input data)
Prepare materials for in-person and online meetings, Board of Directors meetings, training sessions, and other activities or special events
Assist in the editorial process for the MASS Flash monthly e-newsletter and other email campaigns via Constant Contact
Human Resource and Fiscal responsibilities
Process bi-weely payroll and monthly mileage and expense reimbursements
Process incoming bills and outgoing checks
Categorize and record financial transactions in QuickBooks Online
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
Assist with payroll processing and month-end close procedures
Maintain confidentiality of coworkers' information
Ensure accuracy and back up documentation of all recorded transactions
Understanding of accounting principles and related practices
Assist in coordinating hiring procedures
Assist in onboarding new employees
Filing personnel documentation
Project, Calendar, Training, and Meeting Management:
Take notes at meetings and provide technical assistance as needed
Schedule meetings and trainings in-person and online via Zoom
Manage internal and external calendars
Be a resource to other colleagues sharing training tutorials of different tools and systems
Provide meeting support as needed (booking meeting space and registering guests at WeWork office, scheduling Zoom meetings, and troubleshooting related issues)
Assist in coordinating the annual conference and other fundraising events
Help write donor acknowledgement letters for conference sponsors and raffle donors
Coordinate transportation for self-advocates to attend offsite trainings through our Lyft Concierge account, or third-party companies if needed.
Assist and support self-advocate facilitators and trainers in updating their monthly calendars of meetings, trainings, data collection, timesheet submissions, and other activities
Maintain website calendar through SquareSpace
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager and Executive Director, depending on the requirements of current and future funding. Qualifications Good oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Zoom video conferencing
Experience with Google Suite and shared drives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Ability to work in an in-person office setting - 100% in-person
Flexibility to shift priorities and tasks based on needs of the organization
Experience with Constant Contact, Squarespace, and Adobe Suite is a plus
Experience with Quickbooks or other accounting software is a plus
Other database management experience is a plus
Patience and flexibility in working with coworkers with I/DD
Salary: $23 - $25.52 per hour