Operations Assistant, NGP VAN (DC)
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Part-Time Operations Assistant
Do you have a nearly compulsive attention to detail, a knack for multi-tasking, and an ability to create organization in your wake? Do you genuinely enjoy helping people solve problems? If so, we would love to talk to you about joining NGP VAN.
NGP VAN is a leading provider of campaign software and technology services to Democrats and their allies, including the Obama campaign, more than 75 percent of Democrats in Congress, and over a thousand other campaigns and political organizations.
We work hard to help our clients with innovative technology and strategy and to develop rewarding careers for our staff.
Responsibilities:
As an Operations Assistant you will support the Accounting and HR/Operations teams. These tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining
a client-friendly presence at the front desk
- Working with
the accounting team on credit card reconciliations
- Assisting
with the preparation of daily bank deposits
- Office
supply and food/beverage orders
- Filing, copying,
and faxing
- Assorted
errands
- Shipping and
mailing
- Helping to
organize/set up/clean up office events
This is a part-time position with a fast-growing company that will provide valuable experience.
Required knowledge and abilities:
- Interest in
Democratic campaigns and politics
- Proven
ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple types of administrative
tasks; strong attention to detail and accuracy; persistent follow-through
skills
- Excellent
organizational, written and oral communications skills; ability to effectively
present and communicate to all levels within an organization
- Must be able
to take initiative and work independently with guidance, but limited
supervision; must be able to work well within a team environment and across
multiple teams
- Strong
computer/Internet skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office including
Outlook, Word and Excel; Salesforce.com experience a big plus.
NGP VAN has a fun and relaxed company culture. We enjoy blowing off steam on the ping-pong table or softball fields, free snacks and sodas, and casual Friday every day. NGP VAN takes pride in being a progressive and open-minded workplace.
This position is open immediately in our Washington, DC office. Our dates are flexible for the right candidate. Please include the title "Operations Assistant" in the subject line when you submit your resume and cover letter to jo...@ngpvan.com. Please submit all documents in PDF format.
NGP VAN is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that discrimination does not occur against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification that offends our liberal sensibilities.