The Arts Council of Kern, (ACK) is seeking to hire an Office Manager. ACK's mission is to provide arts education, access, and advocacy to all Kern County residents and visitors. We are a 501 (C) three nonprofit organization and are the designated local arts agency for Kern County.
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce reports, assign tasks, accept instructions, and manage vendor contracts, among other tasks.
Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks.
Flexibility to help them adjust to new tasks should company or office needs change.
Strong people skills to interact positively with all employees.
Leadership ability to manage challenges and oversee employees.
Mindfulness to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing the work of all office employees to ensure they work productively and meet deadlines and company standards.
Counseling any employees struggling in their roles.
Answering telephone calls and emails from customers and clients and directing them to relevant staff.
Creating an office budget and ensuring all employees follow it.
Monitoring office supplies and ordering new stationery, furniture, appliances, and electronics as required.
Interviewing and training new office employees and organizing their employment paperwork.
Organizing maintenance companies to keep the office clean and safe and ensure its appliances are in good working order.
Reporting office progress to senior management and collaborating with them to improve office operations and procedures.
OFFICE MANAGER EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
A degree in business administration and or 4 to 6 years of experience as an Office Manager.
Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.
High-level of discretion alongside the ability to manage confidential information.