Word Processor / Office Administrative Assistant

Word Processor / Office Administrative Assistant

Kennedy Jenks provides engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects since 1919. We deliver exceptional service and highly qualified professional staff to solve the unique challenges of public agencies and private industry clients across the United States.

Word Processor / Office Administrative Assistant

Kennedy Jenks provides engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects since 1919. We deliver exceptional service and highly qualified professional staff to solve the unique challenges of public agencies and private industry clients across the United States.

What you’ll be doing:

Working with our engineers, scientists, and business support team to provide word processing and overall office administration and project support. This position will be an on-site position during the training period. The position will work on-site in the office at least 4 days a week thereafter. One day a week you may work remotely unless business needs require you to work on-site.

• Heavy concentration of formatting documents.
• Working with our marketing personnel, you will assist in the production of marketing materials including proposals, brochures, presentations, and statements of qualifications.
• Word processing of reports, proposals, presentations, and correspondence
• Working with staff, vendors and teaming partners located throughout the country.
• Ensuring company administrative processes and protocols are followed.
• Helping to make our office run smoothly, you will also be responsible for routine office activities including filing, ordering supplies, daily mail and overnight packages, approval of vendor invoices for processing, maintenance of client project files including archiving (both electronic and physical), scheduling, meeting coordination and other office duties as required.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.
• Assist in other clericals needs on projects (i.e., coordination and reproduction)
• Onboarding new staff.
• Convert documents to PDF, add bookmarks, and assemble.

What you’ll need:

• Applicants must be self-directed and motivated to work independently; be able to handle competing priorities; and have attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work.
• Background must demonstrate strong expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint.
• Excellent reliability and punctuality.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar; Basic keyboarding and a typing speed of at least 80+ wpm.
• At least 5 years of experience in an administrative role in an engineering or professional services firm highly preferred, to include experience in word processing and office administration.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. Kennedy Jenks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. #lihybrid

Salary range is anticipated to be $22/hr - $30/hr depending upon experience and qualifications. Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs. Visit our benefits page for more details

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. Kennedy Jenks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.