Job Information
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Administrative Assistant (Part-time) in Kodiak, Alaska
The Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for:
- Being the front-line person for customer service
- Primary support person for the Circulation Manager
- Supporting the Publisher on an as needed basis
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Greeting/assisting customers who come into the office
- Answering incoming calls and directing to appropriate personnel
- Preparing the Daily Postal Report
- Creating daily till spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel
- Processing incoming mail
- Printing invoices and processing daily tear sheets
- Counting and posting weekly rack deposits
- Downloading weekly comics and puzzles
- Photocopying/ filing / faxing
- Helping with direct mail publications (stuffing/counting into bundles)
- Helping deliver single copy newspapers if there is an unavailable carrier
Competence in use of circulation system, Excel, Microsoft, and other software programs needed for position. Willingness to learn responsibilities for knowing Kodiak Daily Mirror's circulation software to a level that makes you the primary back-up person when the circulation manager is out.
Skills / Abilities
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks at a time
- Must have a friendly, positive attitude and treat everyone with dignity and respect
- Must be able to learn/use technology to perform job duties
- Must be able to use multiple line phone system to receive, send, and transfer calls
Education / Experience
- Customer service experience is a plus
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must have excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented abilities
- Must be able to work with others
- Must be able to work well under pressure
Job Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Must be able to follow instructions and work independently on assigned tasks
Schedule:
This is a 20 hour per week position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., with additional hours on occasion
To Apply:
Send resume and references to Janet@kodiakdailymirror.com or drop off in person at the Kodiak Daily Mirror at 1419 Selig St.