Office Manager/Administrative Associate - Career Connections : Job Details

Summary:Office manager/administrative associate needed for an Athens area not-for-profit with a focus on mental health services for families. Will support our mission of providing free education, advocacy, and support for individuals living with mental illness and their families. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing office operations, coordinating communications, and supporting various programs events.Responsibilities:

• Manage email communications and serve as the main contact for the phone line
• Oversee volunteer management, responding to emails and connecting with volunteers
• Create or supervise the creation of social media posts
• Schedule volunteers and leaders for support groups, Family-to-Family programs, and other events
• Coordinate program logistics, including event management
• Manage event logistics, including ordering supplies
• Prepare materials for programs and events
• Coordinate volunteers for tabling events
• Maintain inventory of materials and replenish as needed
• Collect receipts and maintain accounts of spending
• Distribute monthly newsletter to membership and volunteer base
• Develop and maintain relationships with area mental/behavioral health agencies and other support organizations
• Oversee trail maintenance, including supervision and monthly payments
• Manage regular payments for phone, insurance, rent, and other expenses

This is a direct-hire, part-time position, hiring in early 2025. The schedule is somewhat flexible, but ideally working at the office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. OR 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This organization hopes that this position will evolve into something more full-time, but that is not certain at this time. Pay is commensurate with experience, in the range of $13 to $17 per hour. Benefits such as health insurance are not available to part-time staff, but paid holidays and accrued PTO are available.Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in social media management and email communication
• Experience in volunteer coordination and event management
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Familiarity with basic accounting and inventory management
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Experience with newsletter creation and distribution
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Passion for mental health advocacy and community support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a non-profit organization
• Knowledge of mental health resources and support services
• Experience with CRM software and database management
• Familiarity with Quickbooks

If you are passionate about mental health advocacy and have strong organizational and communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.