AFSCME Council 31
 

Office Associate

Based in Chicago, IL

 

AFSCME Council 31 is one of Illinois' largest and most active labor unions with members working in a wide range of occupations--including health care, criminal justice, clerical, maintenance, public works, human services, and educational support. AFSCME Council 31 currently has an opening for an Office Associate in the Chicago office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage meeting logistics
• Coordinate mailings
• Produce reports, rosters, and other materials from database
• Copy projects
• Prepare and disseminate correspondence and memos
• Maintain filing systems
• Data entry
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages
• Prepare outgoing packages
• Assist staff with special projects as requested

Requirements:

• Degree or certificate in office-related skills or comparable experience
• Computer skills, including MS software applications, such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to respond courteously and professionally to phone calls and electronic inquiries and assess urgency.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary schedule for this position starts at $53,424 with annual step increases based on years of service and topping at $65,376. In addition to step increases, salaries are usually adjusted annually.
• Benefits include: affordable quality health care coverage; a defined benefit pension plan; vacation, holiday, sick, and parental leave.

To Apply:
Email cover letter and résumé to: Margaret Walker at mwalker@afscme31.org.