Two Positions at Center for Wooden Boats

The Center for Wooden Boats, a non-profit maritime museum and education center, is accepting applications for two part time positions. Qualified applicants may apply for both positions.

Job Opportunity: Business Assistant

This 20 hour per week position supports the Business Manager in the daily operations of the museum. This position is required to work one shift per weekend.

Duties of the business assistant include, but are not limited to:
Receiving income on a day-to-day basis and properly recording income in Quickbooks.
Entering and paying bills in a timely manner.
Assisting the Business Manager in keeping financial processes up to date.
Reconciling bank accounts with Quickbooks.
Assisting in tracking designated funds for grant reporting purposes.
Financial record keeping both on the computer and paper hard copies.
Tracking and recording in-kind donations to the museum.
Making bank deposits, transferring funds, and performing other banking tasks.
Generating simple Quickbooks reports.
Recruiting and managing advertisers for various publications.
Purchasing and managing inventory for the CWB store.
Staffing the front desk when volunteers are unavailable.

Minimum qualifications:
Ability to operate office equipment and computers including proficiency using Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a larger group as projects dictate.
Ability to apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and communications systems.
Ability to handle sensitive information with honesty and integrity.
All employees are subject to a background check with the Washington State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies.
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Desired qualifications:
Familiarity with Quickbooks.
Familiarity with Quickbooks Point of Sale.
Experience or familiarity with fundamental principles of accounting and bookkeeping.

Reports to: Business Manager

Salary: $10-$12, DOE
This position offers a flexible work schedule, with prior approval from a supervisor.
The Center for Wooden Boats offers free boat use to its employees. Opportunities to learn how to sail or develop maritime skills may be available.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to Business Assistant Applications, The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109 or eldon@cwb.org. Please note that cover letters will be evaluated both for content and as a writing sample.

Applications must be received by 5pm, April 17, 2006

Job opportunity: Operations Assistant

This 20 hour per week position supports the operation of a non-profit museum and education center. This position is required to work one shift per weekend.

Duties of the Operations Assistant include, but are not limited to::
Operating and troubleshooting office equipment and personal computers.
Assisting in the scheduling and preparation of materials for board meetings.
Managing mailing work parties and processing mailings correctly for bulk mail.
Assisting with grant writing and other development tasks.
Managing facility use including rental of the facility.
Staffing the front desk when volunteers are unavailable.
Managing volunteer trainings and work parties.
Assisting with special projects including facility upgrades, events, and maintenance tasks.
Moving, sorting, and organizing items as heavy as 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Overseeing operations when the Operations Manager is not available.
Preparing and maintaining various records on office activities pertaining to operations, purchasing, office management, and related activities; processes sensitive materials.
Entering and manipulating data and information by creating word processing templates, form letters, simple databases, tables and spreadsheets.

Minimum qualifications:
One year of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work.
Ability to operate office equipment and computers including proficiency using Outlook, Word (including mail merge), Excel, and Access.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a larger group as projects dictate.
Ability to apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and communications systems.
Applicant must be able to lift and move 40 pounds on a regular basis.
All employees are subject to a background check with the Washington State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies.
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Desired qualifications:
Previous experience processing bulk mailing.
Previous experience managing rental contracts.
Knowledge of the general principles of volunteer management.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Salary: $10-$12 per hour, DOE.
This position offers a flexible work schedule, with prior approval from a supervisor.
The Center for Wooden Boats offers free boat use to its employees. Opportunities to learn how to sail or develop maritime skills may be available.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to Operations Assistant Applications, The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109 or eldon@cwb.org. Please note that cover letters will be evaluated both for content and as a writing sample.

Applications must be received by 5pm, April 17, 2006