<p>SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT of ST. JOSEPH COUNTY OFFICE ASSISTANT</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Solid Waste District Director</p> <p>$17/per hour</p> <p>20hrs per week</p> <p>FLSA non-exempt status</p> <p>GENERAL DUTIES:</p> <p>The "OFFICE ASSISTANT" is under the supervision of the Director and works closely with the Program Assistant and HHW Supervisor to perform a variety of administrative functions and duties of the District.</p> <p>DUTIES:</p> <p>Greet residents and guests to the office and direct them to the appropriate location/person.</p> <p>Answer questions or transfers to appropriate person through phone or email.</p> <p>Help residents with information on recycling and the recycling program.</p> <p>Send/receive, sort, disburse mail, email, and other deliveries between offices.</p> <p>Assist in routine cleaning, stocking and light maintenance which may include service providers.</p> <p>Assist Director during Committee, Board, and Council meetings through scheduling, communication, and record keeping.</p> <p>Maintain complete, accurate and organized file system.</p> <p>Help with correcting changes and errors in curbside recycling database.</p> <p>Works with Household Hazardous Waste facility to receive accepted items, sort and put away according to training. This is during the Saturday shift and as necessary.</p> <p>Assist the Director in other duties as assigned.</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:</p> <p>Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.</p> <p>Experience in prioritizing and coordinating workflow of the office, workload and deadlines.</p> <p>General knowledge of computer hardware and software as well as telecommunications systems.</p> <p>Good communication skills and ability to work directly with the public.</p> <p>A valid driver's license is required.</p> <p>Be free from bias regarding sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, disabilities, religious affiliation, and gender identification.</p> <p>Adherence to employee policies as dictated by the District.</p> <p>Will need to work in indoor and outdoor environments.</p> <p>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.</p>