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… and finally, part 2 – on the exact opposite pole from the glamorous idea of promoting fancy hunting accouterments in Vegas, we find this part-time Birthday Party Attendant gig with the Prince William County Park Authority – $7-$9/hr – located at the Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center in Prince William, Va.
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Strauss Media Strategies - Executive Assistant/Office Manager
ReplyDeleteStrauss Media Strategies, Inc., a vibrant, dynamic, exciting and growing downtown Washington, DC public relations, communications, strategy and consulting firm specializing in radio and television seeks to immediately hire a highly motivated and positive minded Executive Assistant/Office Manager. This person will provide daily administrative support to our company president and assist with daily office tasks.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
• Word processing (drafting, editing, formatting of documents)
• Proofreading (press releases, news scripts, routine correspondence, etc.) filing, copying, and other clerical tasks.
• Maintaining and updating radio and television station databases.
• Scheduling meetings, preparation of meeting materials, maintaining calendar.
• Regularly order office supplies.
• Light bookkeeping duties.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Pro is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Code vendor bills, confirm payment of invoices and inquire about unpaid invoices.
• Process accounts payable.
• Prepare company deposits.
• Assist other office workers from time to time with projects and/or tasks.
• Take, edit, and produce minutes at companywide meetings.
• Help organize the office and help maintain office cleanliness.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain and regularly update office client code lists.
• Produce annual holiday cards including updating address lists, ordering cards, sending card out, etc.
• Prepare and assemble materials for new hires.
• Prepare and assist with annual company holiday party and company dinner.
Required Skills and Attributes
• Dedicated, Hardworking, and Loyal.
• Smart and quick on feet, willing to work long hours if necessary.
• Positive working attitude and ability to get along with others.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented, task oriented and ability to be flexible.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• One year relevant work experience.
• Background in public relations and college education preferred, but not required.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please reply with cover letter, your resume, your contact information, and salary requirements. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THIS INFORMATON WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Direct your application (email preferred) to:
John Irving
Managing Director
Strauss Media Strategies
529 14th Street, NW
Suite 1163
Washington, DC 20045
jirving@straussmedia.com
No phone calls please.