Volunteer Office Assistant

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Position Title: Volunteer Office Assistant

Purpose: The Volunteer Office Assistant will provide a range of administrative and office support functions to the Georgia Chapter of the National Safety Council (NSC). This position helps to extend the resources within the NSC and the efficient day-to-day operations of the organization while meeting the needs of our members and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Laminating
• Shredding of documents
• General clerical duties including filing and photocopying
• Other clerical duties as assigned

Time Commitment: One day per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) for three hours (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.), for a minimum of 3 months.

Qualifications:

• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically
• Respect and maintain confidentiality

Benefits and recognition: This position provides valuable non-profit experience by receiving hands-on-training related to working for a non-profit, building and expanding professional and social networks, and the satisfaction of making a difference.

Support: Training for this position will be provided. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will be available for questions and assistance.

Dress Code: Business casual

About the National Safety Council:

The nation's leading safety advocate for more than 100 years, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by engaging businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public to help prevent the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. - unintentional injuries.

The Council is data driven, relying on research to inform best practice solutions to safety issues. To make the greatest impact, NSC focuses on where the most preventable injuries and deaths occur - cell phone use while driving, driving, workplace, prescription painkiller use and safety in the community.

Celebrating significant safety achievements, NSC presents the Green Cross for Safety(r) award for safety excellence, innovation and advocacy. The highest safety recognition for individuals is the Council's Distinguished Service to Safety Awards, given annually.

NSC uses the concept of the Journey to Safety Excellence(r) as a roadmap for organizations to continuously improve their safety practice to ensure zero harm. A 501c3 nonprofit, chartered by Congress with local Chapters and global networks, and more than 50,000 members, NSC is committed to helping keep people safe wherever they are.