<p><strong>Job Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Answering phones and greeting visitors</li><li>Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars</li><li>Collecting and distributing mail</li><li>Preparing communications such as memos, emails, invoices or reports</li><li>Writing and editing letters, reports and instructional documents</li><li>Creating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems</li><li>Managing accounts and performing basic bookkeeping</li><li>Performing data entry and analysis</li><li>Assisting with event planning and coordination</li><li>Ordering and maintaining office supplies</li><li>Processing expense reports</li><li>Managing travel arrangements</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This Contract position will work closely with the Executive Director, Chief Defender, and Chief of Finance and Operations to keep priorities organized, communications streamlined, and daily operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment. This role is 100% onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage complex calendars for executive leaders, ensuring meetings, deadlines, and shifting priorities are coordinated efficiently.</p><p>• Organize domestic travel logistics, including itineraries, reservations, and schedule alignment for leadership team members.</p><p>• Prepare and coordinate executive meetings by confirming attendees, securing materials, and supporting smooth meeting flow.</p><p>• Maintain organized schedules and provide proactive administrative support to help senior leaders stay focused on key initiatives.</p><p>• Communicate with internal and external contacts in a clear and organized manner while handling sensitive information with discretion.</p><p>• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and resolve them quickly to minimize disruption to executive operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to leadership within a mission-driven non-profit organization. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an organized individual who can manage executive priorities, coordinate complex activities, and help keep team operations running smoothly. The role combines executive support, project coordination, meeting management, and administrative oversight while working across internal teams and external partners. This role is 100% onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build productive working relationships with leaders, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support collaboration across team initiatives.</p><p>• Manage executive calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, and handle incoming communications with professionalism and discretion.</p><p>• Arrange travel plans, process related logistics, and support special assignments and administrative requests for leadership.</p><p>• Assist with budget-related activities by reviewing data, processing invoices, supporting purchasing tasks, reconciling records, and preparing reports.</p><p>• Lead assigned projects by organizing timelines, monitoring progress, and helping ensure deadlines and budget expectations are met.</p><p>• Support team and project meetings by capturing follow-up items, maintaining tracking tools, and encouraging timely completion of next steps.</p><p>• Coordinate planning efforts with internal teams for meetings, convenings, and workspace or operational needs.</p><p>• Partner with leadership and people-focused teams to support hiring coordination, onboarding activities, and other employee experience initiatives.</p><p>• Contribute to cross-functional working groups and represent the team in internal or external presentations, panels, or similar engagements.</p><p>• Help organize leadership council meetings, steering committee sessions, and other executive cohort activities as needed.</p>
We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support a collaborative public-sector office in Ada, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who responds quickly, handles shifting priorities with a calm approach, and takes pride in completing administrative work accurately and efficiently. The role focuses primarily on front-office and clerical support, with some exposure to payment handling and basic finance-related tasks as needs grow.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome visitors at the front counter, respond to general questions, and connect community members with the appropriate department staff.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support by preparing, editing, proofreading, and formatting documents with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Monitor calendars, email, and office communications to help keep daily operations organized and responsive.<br>• Step in to assist teammates across the office when coverage is needed, helping maintain service levels during absences or busy periods.<br>• Handle intake activities and ensure visitors are directed promptly so other staff can remain focused on core responsibilities.<br>• Support basic payment-related duties as assigned, which may include accepting transactions, organizing batches, and assisting with routine bookkeeping tasks.<br>• Use office systems and software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, CRM tools, and municipal or accounting platforms to complete assigned work efficiently.<br>• Remain composed during busy or challenging situations, helping move issues to the right person even when not directly resolving the matter.<br>• Contribute to a flexible, team-oriented environment where shared support and proactive follow-through are essential.
<p>We are looking for a highly organized Business Office Manager to support daily operations for a Contract position based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This role will serve as a central point of coordination for front office activities, scheduling, administrative workflows, and team support. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to keep office functions running smoothly while assisting with events, vendor coordination, and internal administrative processes. This role is 100% onsite, M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome guests and ensure they are directed promptly to the appropriate team members while maintaining a detail-focused front office presence.</p><p>• Oversee office scheduling by coordinating meetings, tracking time away, maintaining holiday calendars, and arranging client appointments as needed.</p><p>• Handle incoming correspondence by sorting, distributing, and forwarding mail and other published materials to the correct recipients.</p><p>• Support financial and administrative operations by logging client check deposits, processing vendor invoices, and maintaining expense records for partners.</p><p>• Assist with special assignments such as preparing presentations, organizing meeting materials, and providing general administrative help to staff.</p><p>• Offer day-to-day operational support to employees, including troubleshooting routine office and basic technology-related issues.</p><p>• Maintain office readiness by ordering supplies, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating maintenance requests for the workspace, kitchen, coffee bar, and conference areas.</p><p>• Coordinate internal and external events by managing invitations, vendor communication, venue arrangements, meeting materials, and related administrative tasks.</p><p>• Provide administrative support for compliance and human resources activities, including audit preparation, procedure documentation, office policy updates, staff training, and employee engagement efforts.</p><p>• Manage seasonal outreach projects, including organizing the preparation and distribution of annual holiday communications.</p>
We are looking for an organized Office Manager to support daily business operations in Michigan. This role combines front-office coordination with accounting and administrative support in a construction-focused environment. The ideal candidate will keep office processes running efficiently, manage financial records with accuracy, and provide dependable support to staff, vendors, and clients.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate day-to-day office operations, ensuring administrative activities are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage purchasing for office materials and track inventory levels to keep essential supplies available at all times.<br>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including processing invoices, monitoring payments, and maintaining complete records.<br>• Handle payroll-related tasks and assist with routine bookkeeping to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls, and provide attentive front-desk support for internal teams and external contacts.<br>• Maintain organized documentation and office files, including records related to construction projects and general business operations.<br>• Assist with work-in-progress tracking and help keep project-related financial information current and accessible.<br>• Use ComputerEase and other office systems to enter data, update records, and support administrative and accounting workflows.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support a non-profit organization on a contract basis. This role will serve as the first point of contact for callers and occasional visitors while helping maintain smooth front desk operations. The ideal candidate is organized, service-oriented, and comfortable using email and Outlook in a busy office setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome guests and provide a courteous, positive first impression for everyone entering or contacting the office.<br>• Manage incoming phone calls through a multi-line switchboard, directing inquiries to the appropriate staff members efficiently.<br>• Monitor and respond to email communications in a timely manner, ensuring messages are routed or addressed appropriately.<br>• Support daily front desk activities by keeping reception areas organized and assisting with general administrative tasks.<br>• Learn the organization’s website to help guide visitors and callers to relevant information and resources.<br>• Coordinate with internal team members to relay messages, schedule follow-ups, and support smooth office communication.<br>• Participate in initial training and quickly become comfortable with office procedures and reception expectations.