Office Assistant
The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Ashburton Community Centre.
The Ashburton Community Centre runs a range of activities, classes and courses for the local community. Our office is open Monday – Friday 9am – 2:30pm.The Centre office team is small: 4 people all working part time hours. We are seeking an office volunteer for either Mondays or Wednesdays to support our Office team. Any volunteer must live reasonably near to Ashburton.
Tasks / Responsibilities:
- Take front desk enquiries on activities and classes that the Centre offers
- Answering phones and managing queries
- Take enrolments for activities
- Help manage the amenities of the Centre (eg check rooms are set up correctly) – this involves setting up of rooms and moving chairs and mobile tables into place
- Maintain promotional material displays
- Organising office supplies
- Data entry
- General tasks upon negotiation
Skills / Experience:
- Basic computer skills eg word, excel
- Willing to learn new computer software (training provided)
- Induction / Training provided
- Warm friendly manner – happy to talk with people
- A “can do” approach
- Ability to move mobile office furniture
- Ability to work in a busy multi-tasking environment
Benefits of volunteering:
- Working in a small friendly team
- Centre is conveniently located in High St, Ashburton
- Lots of contact with local community members
- Gain experience with neighbourhood houses and community centres
- Discount on attending classes/activities offered by the Centre
This role may be suitable for:
- Parent looking to re-enter workplace and get experience
- Student looking for admin experience