PSABC Office Manager
Temporary position - 6 months, 20 hours per week
Status:
Part time, Temporary
Compensation:
$15 / Hour
Start Date:
 Mid-August 2009
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) is a non-profit historic preservation organization located in the city of Asheville, in the mountains of western North Carolina.
The Society has recently renovated, and now relocated to the historic E.W. Grove Real Estate Office building in Asheville and is seeking a temporary office manager to help organize the new office space.
The temporary office manager will be responsible for supporting the overall day-to-day program needs of the PSABC, maintaining regular office hours at the Society's office, assisting with events, committees, and administrative activities of the organization.  
A primary responsibility of this position will be to organize the society's computer and paper files as well as the physical office space.  Position will require occasional work outside of regular office hours in support of various society meetings and events.  All time spent outside of regular hours will be compensated.
Duties:
Maintain regular office hours as determined between office manager and executive committee (20 hours per week, preferably 5 days per week)
Organize and maintain paper and computer filing systems
Perform typical office administrative duties
Receive and record checks, make bank deposits
Provide member services and renewal process support
Communicate and report to Board at monthly meetings on activities
Attend all Board meetings
Attend committee meetings as requested
Support for general membership meetings and parties
Provide logistical support for special projects
Assistance with projects as requested by committees
Maintain communication with the Board, membership, and general public through email, newsletters, press releases, and Society's website
Qualifications:
Computer competency in Microsoft and web-based programs
Organizational skills
Commitment to communication and teamwork
Ability to work unsupervised
Preference to candidates with a Bachelor's degree or a minimum of five years office management experience, and a background in historic preservation
How to Apply:
Please apply via email with a letter of interest and a resume to job search no later than July 7, 2009 - no mailed paper submittals will be accepted.