Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

The Local 26 IBEW-NECA Joint Trust Funds ("Fund Office"), located in Lanham, MD, is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant A to support the administration of four multi-employer benefit funds. Covering over 11,000 members of Local 26 IBEW and their dependents, these Taft-Hartley funds consist of a private health and welfare fund, defined benefit pension fund, defined contributions pension fund, and industry promotion fund. To learn more, go to www.ewtf.org.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, forward-thinking professional who works well in a dynamic environment; an efficient and effective communicator of benefit plan provisions to members and employers; and proactive team member who supports the Fund Office's efforts to provide excellent service.

Duties:

Duties include, but may not be limited to:

Perform member and dependent enrollment/disenrollment; Liaise with facility management; Perform administrative tasks to support other Fund Office departments; Maintain supplies throughout Fund Office; Prepare for and coordinate hosted meetings; Welcome visitors at the front desk in person or via telephone; Direct/escort visitors to appropriate area.

The Fund Office offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including company paid healthcare plan, company paid pension plan, and company paid profit sharing plan. To learn more, go to www.ewtf.org. The Fund Office encourages applications for all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Monday - Friday

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Work Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant office experience preferred
• Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Special Skills or Credentials:
• Professional phone skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to interact with Trustees, union, employers, outside professionals, as well as service providers.
• Supportive team member.
• Experience: Office: 1 year (preferred)
• Ability to Commute: Lanham, MD 20706 (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Dental Insurance

• Employee assistance program
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance