<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">*This is a work-study position with the University of Montana</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">JOB SUMMARY: This position oversees office and organizational systems and daily clerical functions of Empower MT Missoula; assists with trainings, financial management, marketing and communications, and project support and administration. This position reports to the Director of Operations.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Organizational Support:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Coordinates organizational file retention</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Maintains office supply inventory and orders as necessary or requested</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Monitors technology issues; contacts technician as needed to repair or troubleshoot</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Assists in maintaining electronic training calendar schedule</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Monitors appearance and organization of office and cleaning schedule</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Collaborates with staff to assist with Empowerment Team Development, event planning (donor events, Leadership Luncheon, Diversity Day, etc.); supports staff with special projects as needed</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Assists in documentation of organizational information and systems and makes available to staff</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Collaborates with staff to manage data and evaluation systems</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Assists in coordinating quarterly reports for NCBI International</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Tracks annual expenses changes (ex. Postage costs, mileage reimbursement rates)</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Communications and Outreach: </span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Greets visitors to the office and assists them as necessary</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Answers phone and routes calls accordingly</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Monitors general Empower MT email and responds to or routes emails accordingly</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Provides organization and program information to general public inquiries</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Opens and dispenses incoming mail and routes accordingly</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Liaison to cleaning person, building manager and neighbors</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Takes and distributes weekly staff meeting minutes</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Collaborates with staff on creating and updating website and social media content</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Fiscal Management:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Assists in financial management and bookkeeping, including:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Preparing weekly folder for bookkeeper</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Income and expense files and documentation</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Invoicing</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Preparing donation receipts</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Donor correspondence</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Fundraising activities</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Making periodic bank deposits</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">FY budgeting support</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Administration / General:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Works as a team player within Empower MT.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Monitors Empower MT systems to maximize efficiency and minimize waste; generates ideas for improvement.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Attends staff, supervision, committee and board meetings as required</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ensures all Empower MT regulations and policies are upheld.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Alerts Executive Director and others as appropriate, to areas of concern.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Represents and advocates for Empower MT in the community.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">In general, demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for her/his work.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Performs other job-related duties as assigned.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Acts as information source for Empower MT programs to the public; displays a neat appearance and conducts self in a professional manner.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Be a Senior Trainer or actively developing skills to become a Senior Trainer; will lead workshops as time allows.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">High school diploma or GED required.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Bachelors or Associate preferred.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Excellent oral and written communication skills.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Previous office experience</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Experience in database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and word processing programs required.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Current driver's license, acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance in compliance with Montana state law.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Must pass a background check designed to protect the interests children served by the Empower MT programs.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Completed an Empower MT Training of Trainers, or willingness to become trained.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to maintain confidential information.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Strong working knowledge of computer hardware and software.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to perform general office duties and operate office machines.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to use a computer to perform word processing, create spreadsheets, manage and navigate online tasks (ie: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to be assertive and apply conflict management techniques.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, agencies, and professionals in the community.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Willingness to take responsibility for their part in communication breakdowns and to work toward resolution of resulting problems.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to interact with people in a pleasant and respectful manner, even under stressful conditions.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to treat all people with dignity and respect.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to accept, act on and offer constructive criticism.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to pay close attention to detail.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Ability to understand and work with complex situations.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Strong written, verbal, multi-tasking and organizational skills.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">JOB RELATIONSHIPS:</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Directly accountable to the Executive Director and Operations Director</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Works closely and frequently with staff for various events and projects</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Has daily contact with other employees and volunteers.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium">Has frequent contact with Empower MT donors, personnel from other agencies and businesses, Empower MT clients and the general public.</span><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times New Roman",serif;font-size:medium"><br style="font-family:"Bitstream Vera Serif","Times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