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Office Manager (Part-Time)

Southern Poverty Law Center
On-site
New Orleans, LA

The SPLC seeks an experienced Office Manager for our New Orleans office!


The Office Manager serves as a liaison with IT, Security, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, property management group and other external visitors, providing a warm and welcoming environment.

Who You Are

Dependable.  Ability to work up to 20 hours per week, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Flexible. Can occasionally work evening hours or over 30 hours if and when events in the New Orleans office require it.

Adaptable. Able to work on competing priorities while seeking the guidance of the Senior Manager of facilities to determine capacity.

Customer Service Oriented. Must be able to deliver optimal customer service to all stakeholders requiring assistance.

Efficient. Ability to effectively manage time while working in a fast-paced environment and pivoting from one assignment to another to accomplish the desired goals.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and antiracist principles and learning.

What You'll Do

Manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of the office facilities.

Manage office meeting space and event needs and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate events.

Compose and distribute imperative office communications to assigned staff.

Coordinate maintenance of office equipment and manage office supply inventory.

Assist with projects as needed.

Provide location orientation to newly relocated or hired employees assigned to office and assist with employee facilities set-up.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience managing office operations; and      
  •  High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a non-exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $55,825 ($26.83 per hour) annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designation options: 

  •  In-Office: Will work from the New Orleans, Louisiana SPLC office during scheduled work hours. SPLC New Orleans Office is in the Business District Downtown.
  •  This position reports to the Senior Manager; Building Facilities/Operations.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.


 

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.