Administrative Assistant

Job Description: Administrative Assistant, Red River Chamber of Commerce

The Red River Chamber of Commerce seeks a friendly, efficient, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to our team and members. This role is crucial for maintaining smooth daily operations and ensuring positive interactions with the public.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Chamber, answering phones, managing voicemail, and greeting visitors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and preparing outgoing mailings.
• Handle email correspondence, including timely replies, forwarding messages, and composing professional emails.
• Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems, including photocopying and filing documents. Assist in reorganizing and improving existing systems.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars.
• Collect, tabulate, and report suggestions from the suggestion box.
• Perform basic facility management tasks, such as taking out trash and accessing storage areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to members and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Must work in person at our Chamber office.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar) and email management.
• Ability to handle a high volume of calls and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctuality, dependability, and reliability are essential.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Compensation: $17-19 per hour.

Location: 212 W Main Street, Red River NM 87558

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8AM  – 5 PM with a one hour lunch break