Cascade East Transit is looking for a Community Affairs and Operations Assistant. $24.75/hour starting wage. Are you an administrative and project support superstar? Are you looking to support your local community in a position that includes steady work with great benefits? Come join a growing local agency, Cascades East Transit.
Hours – Typically, normal business hours
Position based in Bend, OR with some local travel required.
Benefits include health, dental and vision. One low monthly premium cover both you and your dependents. Earn vacation and sick time from day one. Other benefits available include employer paid retirement, life insurance and many more.
Summary of Duties:
Provide programmatic support and assist in project coordination and support functions for Cascades East Transit (CET) programs activities within the Central Oregon region.
Minimum Qualifications and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of work experience performing administrative work and project support, or comparable work; or an equivalent combination of education and comparable work experience.
- Physical Requirements: Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit bus stops and work sites; some walking, standing, stooping, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
- Work Environment: Standard office work environment with regular travel to other locations weekly, or as needed.
- Must have the ability to work as part of a team
- Must have the ability to communicate and interact positively
- Must have the ability to work professionally and collaboratively with diverse partner groups and be able to make decisions in accordance with policy, utilizing established systems
- Ability to understand standard public sector concepts and terminology
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong time and information management skills
- Ability to research issues and report findings effectively
- Knowledge of basic office procedures, machines, practices, and business English.
- Computer experience in spreadsheet and word processing programs including Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 environment
- Must be able to work on detailed projects and follow established guidelines, requirements and policy
- Ability to plan for effective use of time in support of a variety of projects and programs
- Must be able to transcribe and type a variety of materials from a variety of sources
- Must maintain client and agency confidentiality
- Must have a valid driver license and access to a vehicle or equivalent means of transportation
- Must pass a criminal background check
To view this opportunity, read the full job description and/or apply for this job, visit us at https://www.coic.org/careers/.