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The Office Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of Community Science Institute. They will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks including providing excellent customer service, ensuring the efficient functioning of our office, and supporting CSI’s outreach and programming goals.Responsibilities:The Office Administrator’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:• Provide customer service to CSI’s diverse clientele by discussing their water testing needs, educating clients about water quality issues, providing appropriate sample bottles and chain-of custody forms, and logging samples into our state certified laboratory system.• Handle all forms of payment from the general public and contract clients.• Coordinate with subcontract lab(s) to understand subcontract testing requirements (e.g. sample bottle type and size, hold time, preservatives, etc.), maintain stock of sampling kits, and arrange courier services. • Prepare certified water test reports and invoices for general public and contract clients.• Manage and order office supplies and, when appropriate, lab supplies.• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional office space.• Assist the Executive Director with finance-related tasks (e.g. make bank deposits, recordtransactions for financial tracking, file invoices, etc.).• Take a leading role to develop, produce, and publish educational content about drinking water.• Maintain and develop CSI’s website in collaboration with the Outreach and ProgramsCoordinator.• Assist with washing sample bottles and laboratory glassware.• Provide support to volunteer monitoring program coordinators through occasional volunteercoordination, field work, sample acceptance, and preparation of sampling materials.• Assist with reading bacteriological plates as needed.Requirements:• Associate’s degree with at least one year of course work in chemistry, environmental science,or related discipline• 1-2 years of business or administrative experience• Excellent time management, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills• Ability to work in a small team setting and communicate with diverse individuals• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and WordPress• Enthusiasm for CSI’s mission• Enhancing Qualifications:o Additional education or administrative work experienceo Familiarity with local watershedso Experience with state-certified water testingWorking Conditions:• Traditional office environment• Must be able to sit for extended periods of timeHours, compensation, and benefits:• Part time, 30 hours/week, opportunity for semi-flexible scheduling• $18.50-$20.50/hour wage, depending on qualifications• Thirteen paid holidays plus one floating holiday• Paid health time (AKA sick time) and paid vacation/personal time• Simple pension plan with CSI contribution overseen by CFCU Wealth ManagementInclusion statement: CSI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified applicants fromhistorically underrepresented groups in the sciences to apply. We will fully consider all qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, lifestyle, marital status, or veteran status.

Minimum Salary: 18.50 Maximum Salary: 20.50 Salary Unit: Hourly