Mailroom and Property Associate

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Mailroom & Property Associate to support on-site mailroom and Property Office functions. The role involves sorting and delivering mail, operating mail equipment, maintaining records, and assisting with property tagging, inventory, and reporting.

Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint), attention to detail, and customer service are essential. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities and requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Sort, retrieve, and deliver mail by department and recipient.
• Operate mail equipment and calculate/postage; maintain supplies.
• Assist with property tagging, inventory, and reports.
• Maintain property records and support annual inventory tasks.
• Collaborate with Shipping/Receiving and Property Office staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Customer service

Data entry

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Mailroom & Property Associate supports the day-to-day operations of Draper's mailroom and Property Office functions. An entry-level position that assists with sorting, and the distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, operates mail equipment, maintains accurate records of deliveries, and ensures timely and accurate mail deliveries to the appropriate departments or individuals. This position will be required to maintain the mailroom organization, and coordinate with the Shipping/Receiving staff. Additional duties will include assisting the Property Office Control Clerk and the physical tagging process of all incoming property, annual property inventory, maintenance of the property records, and other property office related duties. This role is an on-site position.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Retrieves, records, and sorts mail, including packages, by department and category.
• Delivers mail to correct department or recipient.
• Forwards misdirected mail.
• Prepares documents and other items for shipping.
• Weighs mail and calculates correct postage and operates office equipment.
• Uses mail sorting and postage meter machines.
• Arranges pickup from postal service.
• Maintains inventory of mailroom supplies.
• Assists in the daily departmental and warehouse operation and customer requests.
• Assist in the collection, sorting, creating and updating property records and reports.
• Assist with evaluating, tagging and scanning of received equipment/material.
• Provides support in maintaining Property records.
• Assist with annual inventory tasks as needed.
• Conduct property closeout inventory activities and collect property for disposition.
• Working closely with other Property Office personnel to support internal and external customer efforts and all Government and Draper property activities.
• Support the Property Manager in the planning and implementation of Property goals and objectives.

Skills/Abilities

• Highly motivated self-starter, excellent written and oral communication skills as well as thorough familiarity MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks with minimum supervision.
• Must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and ability to think critically and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service with professionalism.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively with changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Able to perform Data entry.
• Some lifting up to 50lbs required.

Education

• High school degree or equivalent can be substituted with relevant experience. Associates degree or higher preferred.

Experience

• 1 year previous experience doing similar work is preferred.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$18.00 - $30.60

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

EEO Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].