Part-Time Office Administrator
Stillwater Sciences
Portland, Oregon
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $26 - $31 per hour |
| Benefits | Paid sick time |
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |
Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly accountable, organized Office Administrator to coordinate day-to-day operations in our 12-person office, located in Portland. This position is part-time (20 hours/week), requiring 5 days/week in office from 10am-2:30pm each day. A successful Office Administrator should find enjoyment and connection in working with an academically minded group of scientists who are passionate about what they do. APPLY HERE!
The ideal candidate will:
- Be highly effective at managing multiple priorities and deadlines, and pivot seamlessly when priorities change.
- Successfully collaborate with colleagues across Stillwater offices and project teams.
- Have impeccable attention to detail.
- Be highly self-motivated, take initiative on projects, and demonstrate detailed follow-through on all tasks, including proactive assistance to colleagues of all levels.
- Bring problem-solving skills and a positive attitude to all tasks.
- Demonstrate awareness of team needs by actively participating in staff and other meetings, building relationships with staff, and adjusting priorities accordingly.
- Have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Professionally interact with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.
- Apply lessons learned to future tasks and challenges.
- Be willing to and adept at learning new software and tools.
- Have personal integrity and judgment, especially when working with confidential information.
- Always prioritize safety.
Duties include, but are not to:
- Provide general office support: greet visitors, answer and direct inquiries, coordinate shipping/mailings, run business-related errands using personal vehicle, provide meeting support (scheduling, agenda preparation, notes), and work collaboratively with IT staff to ensure shared IT resources (printers, conference room A/V) are functioning.
- Provide project support including travel arrangements and rental car pick-ups, prepare safety plans and logistics forms.
- Manage common areas (kitchen, conference room, storage room, etc.) including purchasing and keeping inventory of office supplies and field equipment.
- Manage office morale events and budget including planning and coordinating work gatherings, office lunches, holiday parties, etc.
- Coordinate upcoming office improvements with property manager, contractors, and staff.
- Provide support with invoicing and billing for company expenses (hotels/travel), credit card reconciliation, and expense reporting.
- Work collaboratively with staff, including Office Administrators from other offices, and provide back-up support and assist offices without on-site Office Administrators.
- Execute safety procedures and protocols in case of emergencies for staff in the field and in the office.
Required qualifications include:
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience (Bachelor's degree preferred).
- Experience in a similar role (ideally 2+ years). Experience at an environmental organization/consulting firm is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook) skills and experience with Adobe Acrobat.
- A clean driving record and active driver’s license or ability to get a driver’s license, ability to use personal vehicle for business errands (mileage reimbursed).
- Able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
- Able to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.
- We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
Compensation and Application:
- The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is in $26-$31/hour range.
- This role is non-exempt, hourly, and does not include benefits.
- To apply, please provide a resume describing your experience and provide written responses to the prompts.
- Electronic submissions must be submitted through the website submission portal. Position will remain open until filled.
- At this time, the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Interview Process:
- First round Video Interview (30 Minutes)
- In-person Interview and Skills Assessment (90 Minutes)
- Possible follow-up Interview (30 Minutes)
- Reference Check
- Offer
- To apply, please provide a resume describing your experience and provide written responses to the prompts.
- Electronic submissions must be submitted through the website submission portal. Position will remain open until filled.
- At this time, the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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| Category | Admin & Leadership |