Administrative Assistant
Why Join Olive Crest?
Olive Crest transforms the lives of over 3,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk youth and their families each day. We are looking for people who have a heart for children and who desire to take on the challenge of pouring into the lives of children and families … One Life at a Time.®
Visit our Website at: https://www.olivecrest.org/
Overview:
FT/40 hrs. Are you passionate about rallying people to make a difference for children and families in need? Olive Crest is looking for a Community Involvement Coordinator who loves organizing, connecting, and bringing important work to life. In this role, you’ll help onboard, support, and champion volunteers across our programs, assuring they feel confident, equipped, and ready to serve. You’ll work closely with our Community Engagement Associate to move volunteers smoothly through the certification process, and you’ll partner with our Fund Development Director to bring fundraising events and projects from ideas to reality. Expect a mix of event planning, project coordination, and meaningful interactions with the community. This position is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and energized by helping others. If you enjoy creating structure, supporting people, and being part of a mission-driven team, we’d love to meet you. Starting pay rate of $22 an hour.
EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the administrative functions associated with Host/Foster Families, Church Advocates, Care Communities, and Biological Families.
- Effectively support volunteers for Olive Crest families / clients, including biological families in assigned areas.
- Oversee and provide training of volunteers in assigned area in accordance with approved training protocols.
- Maintain an up-to-date volunteer database.
Qualifications:
- Experience, education or special training in the area of child care and development, social work or social psychology.
- Prior office experience
- Must possess computer skills and be able to type 35 wpm.
- Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record of at least 3 years as required by Olive Crest’s insurance carrier.
- Must maintain vehicle insurance throughout course of employment.
- Maintain criminal record clearance.
- Must have CPR and First Aid certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
- Must be able to walk on unstable ground and to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, use hands/ feel, climb, balance, and walk frequently.
- Apply reason in problem-solving situations where only limited standardization may exist. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.
Health Benefits include:
- 2 Cigna Medical HMO's, PPO, and an HSA plan to choose from
- A Dental HMO and PPO through Cigna to choose from
- A vision plan through Cigna
Time Off Benefits include:
- Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours
- Flexible use of sick hours for personal time
- Up to 1 week of vacation time for the first year, 2 for the second and an increased schedule every 5 years there after
- Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness
- Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family
Other Benefits for Full Time Employees:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Mental Health Assistance
- Loan forgiveness qualified (PSLF)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Pre-taxed childcare
- Referral program
- 5 AFLAC Options to choose from
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Administrative : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
