Administrative Assistant

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the organization's front desk. This position will greet, assist, and provide direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization. This position serves as a member of GNRC's Administrative Support team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Greet clients, visitors, and guests and determine the purpose of each person’s visit;
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls to agency staff, takes messages as necessary;
• Receive and distribute documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers;
• Provide support for meetings including set up of meeting rooms, AV equipment, and meeting materials;
• Perform administrative and clerical support tasks including filing, data entry, and recordkeeping; and
• Carryout other assignments and special projects as assigned by the GNRC Manager of Office and Administrative Services.

Compensation:  The minimum starting salary is $40,000 and will be based on experience and qualifications.  GNRC offers two paid retirement plans including a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System and a dollar for dollar match to a 401k up to 3% of gross salary.  Inquire for more information about benefits.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary training preferred and minimum of six months experience in office administration, customer-facing experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.

Required Technology Skills: Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with basic office technology including copiers, audio visual set up and operations.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

GNRC was established in 1965 by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the region’s federally-recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), and Economic Development District (EDD). More information is available at GNRC.org.

Position open until filled.

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer