World Hope International
World Hope International is hiring: Office Assistant in Alexandria
World Hope International, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Background:
World Hope International (WHI) is a global, faith-based relief and development organization operating in 5 countries, including an affiliate entity in Canada. WHI's expertise is in global health, water and energy, and social protection, serving approximately 1 million people per year regardless of ethnicity, gender, race and religion. WHI is the official relief and development organization of The Wesleyan Church.
For over 25 years, WHI has pursued a vision of a just, safe, and equitable world. Our history demonstrates that effective and practical solutions exist to complex problems. Transformative change happens when marginalized communities experience opportunity, hope and dignity supported by innovative community, church, government, and private sector partnerships.
Job Purpose:
WHI is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to provide in-person administrative support in the Alexandria, VA office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dynamic relational skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an office administrative role and share the mission and values of WHI. An exceptional customer-service approach is critical to success in this position, creating and reflecting the values of collaboration and helpfulness.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Education/Experience:
Working Environment / Conditions:
Standard office environment. In-person required.
World Hope International (WHI) is a global, faith-based relief and development organization operating in 5 countries, including an affiliate entity in Canada. WHI's expertise is in global health, water and energy, and social protection, serving approximately 1 million people per year regardless of ethnicity, gender, race and religion. WHI is the official relief and development organization of The Wesleyan Church.
For over 25 years, WHI has pursued a vision of a just, safe, and equitable world. Our history demonstrates that effective and practical solutions exist to complex problems. Transformative change happens when marginalized communities experience opportunity, hope and dignity supported by innovative community, church, government, and private sector partnerships.
Job Purpose:
WHI is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to provide in-person administrative support in the Alexandria, VA office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dynamic relational skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an office administrative role and share the mission and values of WHI. An exceptional customer-service approach is critical to success in this position, creating and reflecting the values of collaboration and helpfulness.
Essential Functions:
- Support office operations, including answering phones, ordering supplies, greeting visitors, and keeping the office organized.
- Distribute incoming mail and notify staff of urgent mail.
- Manage parking needs of staff and visitors.
- Monitor World Hope's administrative email.
- Upload donor relations activities into the CRM (Blackbaud).
- Maintain accuracy in files, both electronically and hard copy.
- Store files on OneDrive and SharePoint.
Minimum Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an office assistant role in a non-profit or business.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong communications skills, oral and written.
- English proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working on a multicultural team.
- Ability to create and nurture productive working partnerships internally and externally.
- Proficient computer skills - especially the Microsoft Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
- Experience with CRM/Blackbaud a plus.
- Commitment to the values and mission of WHI.
- Demonstrate belief in the Apostle's Creed.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Standard office environment. In-person required.