*Children’s Museum of Tacoma Position Recruitment: Administrative Assistant * * * Position Title: Administrative Assistant Status: Part time, 20-30 hours per week Hours: Regular office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Regular hours will be Monday – Friday, however position will be required to work occasional weekend and evening hours depending on needs. ** *Position Description:* The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative tasks as assigned by the Administrative Manager. Activities will include answering telephones, processing reservations, data entry, customer service, communications support, drafting of correspondence, editing, assisting with scheduling and travel arrangements, special event support and meeting planning. The position will be required to occasionally work in the museum as a support staff member to help fill gaps in scheduling. In addition to modeling the Museum’s personality traits, the Administrative Assistant is expected to: · Represent the Museum and the administrative team · Reflect professionalism in demeanor and attire · Speak articulately and write well · Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile · Due to the position’s close tie to the Director team, exercise discretion and build trusting relationships * * *Skills, Knowledge and Abilities*: · Attention to detail, planning and organization skills. · Effective communication, presentation, and problem solving skills; strong written and oral skills, flexibility. · Ability to demonstrate responsibility and dependability when completing assignments, plan and organize work according to established priorities and complete assignments accurately within established timeframes. · Experience with data entry and data management. · Basic computer knowledge; experience with Salesforce software preferred. Must be able and willing to learn new software applications as needed. · Collaborative working style. · Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of public and private organizations i.e. Board members, volunteers, vendors, museum staff and the general public. *Minimum Qualifications:* · Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license · Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs, climb a ladder, and be on feet for up to 8 hours at a time · Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check · AA degree or bachelor's degree in applicable area preferred, or at least six months of applicable experience *To Apply: * *Application Deadline: June 12, 2013* To apply, submit the following to Children’s Museum of Tacoma via email to Brenda Morrison at bmorrison@playtacoma.org or by US mail by no later than June 12, 2013 (postmarks not accepted): 1. Cover letter addressing your unique qualification for the position, applicable past work experience, education or vocational training, and why you would like to work for the Children’s Museum of Tacoma 2. Resume 3. References: Please include three complete professional references with your application packet. Mailing Address: Children’s Museum of Tacoma Attn: Brenda Morrison, Deputy Director 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202 Tacoma, WA 98402 For more information please visit our website at: PlayTacoma.org/employment<http://www.playtacoma.org/employment> *Join us as we focus on childhood literacy with Launch into Literacy<http://www.playtacoma.org/programs>, June 1 and 2. Enjoy story times daily with Daffodil Royalty, sign up for a library card with Pierce County Libraries, and create literacy-inspired projects in Becka’s Studio.* *Celebrating the Power of Play in the Lifelong Journey of Learning* Brenda Morrison Deputy Director Children's Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202 Tacoma, WA 98402 p: 253.627.6031 x 222 f: 253.627.2436 PlayTacoma.org <http://www.ChildrensMuseumofTacoma.org> bmorrison@playtacoma.org