Administrative Assistant

This is a ¾ time (30 hours per week) salaried position with benefits that will be responsible for providing administrative support for UH’s small, friendly staff. This is a dynamic position with regular duties as well as special projects in a variety of areas, including general office duties, communications, development, and event planning. With a collaborative environment and opportunities for varied and interesting work, this position is perfect for the administrative professional with a self-motivated attitude and a passion for the humanities. Flexible hours. Utah Humanities is an equal opportunity employer.

$31,200 annual salary with benefits, flexible hours.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General administrative and clerical support: board meeting preparation/logistics, data entry, scanning documents, direct mailings, office organization and tidying, arranging for office services/deliveries (window cleaning, pest control, water cooler refills, etc.).

Front desk receptionist duties: answering telephones, ordering supplies, greeting visitors, distributing mail, etc.

Program support: meeting preparation, logistics and support, data entry, travel arrangements, mailings, etc.

Other project assistance as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

Reliability and attention to detail

Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and cooperatively

Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with standard office equipment and technology

Desirable

Minimum of 1 year office administration experience

Humanities education and/or personal interest and experience

Experience and skill with relational databases (preferably FileMaker)

Nonprofit administration experience

Experience working with nonprofit boards

To apply: combine the following in one PDF document and email to graham@utahhumanities.org 1) a letter of application addressing your qualifications in the areas listed above, 2) a current resume, and 3) contact information for three references familiar with your work. Please title the email, “UH Administrative Assistant Position.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Immediate start date, position will be open until filled.  Priority will be given to applications received before May 1, 2024. No phone calls, please.