Administrative Assistant

Organization Description

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) is a statewide, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the choices, care and quality of life for California's long term care consumers. Through litigation, legislation, community outreach and education, it is CANHR's goal to promote positive systemic change in the long term care arena. For more information about CANHR, please visit our website at www.canhr.org.

Overview – Administrative Assistant (Full Time):

CANHR is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to assist key program staff and to handle a variety of general office duties, including administrative support for the Lawyer Referral Service program. This position is ideal for those with data-entry experience, and who are organized and detail-oriented. This position is for the San Francisco office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Lawyer Referral Services (LRS) Coordinator, including maintaining currency and accuracy of records, files and database reports; coordinating monthly billing; and maintaining LRS database
• Provide clerical support to the Executive Director and key staff members including faxing, filing, mailing, copying, data entry and light correspondence.
• Provide backup to the receptionist, screening and directing calls and greeting visitors.
• Fulfill requests for consumer and professional publications and maintain accurate and complete inventory of all publications.
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong organization and verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with data entry and word processing
• Proficiency with Word, FileMaker Pro and Excel
• Experience with Mac systems a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, conflicting priorities, and deadlines
• Self motivated with the ability to work cooperatively

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Salary: $33,000 - $35,000 annually (DOE) with excellent benefits.

To Apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter along with your resume and three references to Robert@canhr.org

No phone calls please! Position open until filled.