Engineering for Kids – Minneapolis Hiring for Part-time Office Assistant for After-School Program Job at Minneapolis, MN Full Time

Engineering for Kids of Minneapolis, based in New Hope, is looking to hire an Office Assistant to help with the organization and running of the daily administrative operations of the company. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results. A big component of the job entails prepping and packing materials for classes.

Engineering For Kids brings hands-on STEM programs to kids K-8 through after-school classes and summer camps. Our teachers travel to different locations to bring high quality and fun activities to students in different districts across the Twin Cities metro areas.

This is a part-time position in our New Hope office. Expected hours:

• During the school year (Sep-May) 10am-2pm, 2-3x/week (total 8-12 hours/wk); With opportunities for more hours, as needed.
• Summer (Jun – mid-Aug): 7 hrs/day 9am-4pm M-TH, half-days on Friday (30-32 hrs/wk)

Big plus if you have experience teaching elementary aged kids and can be a back-up teacher for after-school classes & summer camps. (Teaching rate is $40-$60/1 hr class)

Responsibilities

• Sort, prep and pack materials for classes in a timely and efficient manner
• Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize procedures
• Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
• Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
• Perform receptionist duties when needed

Skills

• Some experience as a back-office assistant, office assistant, or in another relevant role
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Authorized to work in the US

Nive to Have

• classroom teaching experience with kids K-8

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55427: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)
• Picking & packing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Google Docs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Time management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location