Administrative Assistant (part-time)

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a part-time Administrative Assistant, you will provide routine office support to our internal technical teams and external clients for our Des Moines office.  You will respond to and route inquiries from internal and external sources with standard correspondence and documentation and organize information through various activities such as filing, making copies, and binding documents according to the firm’s standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with front desk tasks such as answering and directing phone calls and mail preparation
• Collecting, reviewing, and updating data to ensure accurate record keeping
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings
• Communicate and meet deadlines for timely completion of administrative tasks

This is a part-time position (16-18 hours a week) working from 2:00 – 5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on Fridays.

You bring to the team:

• Individuals currently attending college and looking for a part-time role are encouraged to apply
• 0-3 years’ experience in an administrative role preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Strong attention to detail and process-driven

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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