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Pasco EDC Employment Opportunities

SMARTstart Program Assistant


Job Status:  Part Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt
Schedule:    Negotiable, Between 15-25 hours per week, Between Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location:     Dade City
Salary:         $17.00/hour

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Summary: SMARTstart Program Assistant provides support for the East Pasco Incubator Kitchen.  This position is primarily located on-site at the SMARTstart Entrepreneur Center in Dade City, FL and is responsible for prospect and program activity reporting, assisting the Program Director with initial contact and follow up with prospective program participants, ongoing contact with program participants and other customer service functions.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

  • Operate office machines, such as printers and scanners, voice mail systems, and company laptops/computers
  • Show members how to operate the kitchen equipment
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages
  • Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and documents efforts through HubSpot; a client-tracking database
  • Maintain orderliness of facility and workspace
  • Communicate with customers, co-workers, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address concerns
  • Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail
  • Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities
  • Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports
  • Arrange appointments and tours with members and prospective members
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

  • Basic clerical principles
  • Basic communication methods
  • Experience desired in any aspect of small business or personally owning or operating a commercial venture
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office:  Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Planner, TEAMS
  • Experience working in a kitchen or food business

Ability to:

  • Manage administrative duties
  • Work independently to achieve established goals
  • Facilitate prospect tours
  • Meet deadlines
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Use a computer and related software (Microsoft Office products, social media familiarity, etc.) and type accurately.
  • Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with SMARTstart partners, coworkers, Program Director, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
  • Drive a vehicle

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or GED, vocational experience or 2- years’ experience in related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.  Post-secondary experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Florida driver license.  Must have reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.   Some travel may be required.

Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

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CONTACT ME
Pasco EDC Employment Opportunities
Suzanne Renczkowski
Director of Operations

Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Telephone: +1 813 355 0604

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