Office Assistant

Job Overview: The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River (CMGFR) is seeking a temporary, part-time Office Assistant to provide coverage during a staff member’s family leave, with the definite potential for the position to become permanent. The Office Assistant manages the day-to-day administrative responsibilities and provides support for the Museum’s financial operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work independently, and brings strong financial acumen, along with proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office products and experience with database management to the position.

Responsibilities:

Financial Support

• Support Executive Director by compiling, organizing, and maintaining a physical and/or electronic filing system for financial materials required for QuickBooks bookkeeping.
• Work with the Executive Director to ensure that invoices and bills are paid in a timely manner.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Board as needed.
• Provide marketing and communications support to Executive Director.
• Provide support uploading financial and other documents for grants.
• Assist Executive Director and Fundraising Committee with event planning.

Database Management

• Assist Executive Director with management of GiveSmart database
• Constant Contact Database Management

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Quickbooks or other financial software preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and/or Google Workspace
• Familiarity with database management
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Successful completion of a CORI criminal background check
• Perform other duties as needed

Part-time position: Wednesday-Friday, 21 hours a week.

Onsite in Fall River, MA

Hourly Rate: $20.00 an hour.

Application review begins upon submissions and will continue until the position is filled.

All applicants should apply here or email resume, cover letter, and list of three references to the Hiring Committee at [email protected].

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person