Admin Assistant , Part Time, Preston Deseret Industries

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to assist in the work of salvation and exaltation by providing individual contributor, intermediate level administrative support to one or more leader and/or one or more functional team or work group. Employees at this level work under general supervision and handle moderately complex issues and problems that require solid administrative support working knowledge. The Administrative Assistant in this store will have broad responsibilities at the Deseret Industries, working in the office as well as other responsibilities and tasks as requested by the Store Manager.

20 hours per week, Saturdays, and occasional evenings.

• Compiling data/information, usually from a variety of sources, to prepare memos, documents, reports, spreadsheets (including charts and graphs), and presentations using a wide range of software and platforms.
• Performing research, analyzing information, and making recommendations based on findings.
• Taking meeting minutes and managing meeting documentation.
• Using computer apps and software to schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendars.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Supporting projects, programs, or processes.
• Answering moderately complex telephone and email requests.
• Assisting with P‑card reconciliation and other basic budget activities.
• Assisting lower‑level employees through training and/or mentorship.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of administrative or related experience.
• Solid administrative support working knowledge.

• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other software at an intermediate level to schedule appointments, create and perform analysis on spreadsheets, prepare presentations, take notes and minutes, and create and update Word documents.
• Operate and maintain standard office equipment.
• Problem‑solve and resolve moderately complex conflict and problems through sound decision making.
• Organize and prioritize work and needs.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Interact and work with others in a productive and professional way.
• Work with discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sit for long periods of time, move about the office to deliver mail and other items, and use computer monitors/equipment.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.

They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.