Posted: October 18, 2010

FAC Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Ref#10-62)

About Seedco Financial:
Seedco Financial is a national, nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) with $190 million in assets under management. Working with local partners, Seedco Financial provides affordable financing and technical assistance to small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and anchor commercial projects in low-income and economically distressed communities. Its financing programs are designed to fill critical capital and capacity gaps within local markets. Seedco Financial is a subsidiary of Seedco, a national community development intermediary that creates opportunities for low- wage workers and their families in economically distressed areas.

Position Overview:
The Administrative Assistant provides broad administrative support and assistance to the Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center (FAC) staff. Responsibilities include overall office activities, data entry, managing the phones, and the reception area.

Responsibilities:
• Provides translation services for client interviews and calls;
• Responsible for the efficient flow of the client intake process;
• Manages the reception area to ensure effective telephone communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image;
• Participates as needed in special projects;
• Maintains sign in logs; and
• Coordinate printing materials/handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and equipment needed.

Qualification:
• Bachelors degree preferred;
• Fluency in Cambodian or Vietnamese required;
• 3 to 5 years of related administrative experience required;
• Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential business matters and information required;
• Prior work experience in insurance claims processing or fishery industry preferred;
• Prior work experience supporting middle to senior management preferred;
• Proficiency in MS Office required;
• Must possess the ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential; and
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize responsibilities in order to meet deadlines and to successfully manage multiple projects to conclusion

Compensation:
Salary depending on background and experience. Full benefits package. EEO employer.

To Apply:
Forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements in MS Word format to: sfsjobopenings@seedco.org. You must put “FAC Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Ref#10-62)” in the subject line of the e-mail in order for it to be processed. Please, no phone calls about this job opportunity. E-mailing your resume is preferable to fax.