Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a nonprofit organization’s service extension team in Canton, Massachusetts. This Contract position offers the opportunity to help coordinate daily administrative activities while assisting with donation intake and community support processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a part-time office setting.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the intake, sorting, and distribution of donated items to ensure materials are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Review assistance requests, gather required information, and help determine applicant eligibility for available donation programs.
• Maintain organized records, update administrative data, and support accurate documentation for department activities.
• Provide general office support by managing correspondence, answering inbound calls, and assisting with front-desk or receptionist-related tasks.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare reports, track information, schedule communications, and support team operations.
• Assist the service extension department with day-to-day administrative duties that help keep workflows timely and well organized.• At least 2 years of administrative support experience in an office or customer-facing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Experience handling data entry and maintaining accurate records with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage inbound calls and communicate professionally with applicants, donors, and staff.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Comfortable performing receptionist and general administrative office duties in a part-time schedule.