Job Description
Office Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Overview
Special Olympics Washington seeks a highly motivated individual to join our Seattle office team as an Office
Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist This position focuses on a variety of tasks including data entry and front desk duties.
Applicants must be current or former Special Olympics athletes/participants.
Position Title: Office Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Reports to: Director, Project UNIFY
Principle Duties:
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Data entry - input athlete and team information to our Games Management System software.
Answer main phone line and transfer calls to appropriate staff members, relay messages if necessary.
Attend to all front desk reception duties (phones, receiving visitors, copying, mailing, etc.)
Represent Special Olympics via occasional speaking opportunities to businesses, individuals, or other public
events.
5) Provide administrative support to staff as assigned.
Qualifications:
1) Proficiency in basic computer skills: Internet, email, Microsoft Office experience, and the ability to learn new
data entry programs, specifically the GMS (Games Management System of Special Olympics Washington) to
upload individual and team paperwork.
2) Ability to meet required deadlines and communicate progress with coworkers and supervisor.
3) Strong telephone skills and ability to learn a multi-line system.
4) Ability to complete projects independently and within a team.
5) Ability to speak at public events on behalf of Special Olympics.
6) Applicants must be current or former Special Olympics athletes/participants.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary depends on experience. Special Olympics Washington offers a competitive health and dental insurance package;
vacation time, and free ORCA card.
Application Process:
Please submit resumes and a cover letter to Chara McElfish, Director of Project UNIFY at cmcelfish@sowa.org by April
16th.