Mailroom and Property Associate

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Mailroom & Property Associate to support mailroom and Property Office operations.

This entry-level role involves sorting, distributing mail, operating mail equipment, and maintaining property records with annual inventory tasks. You will work on-site in a collaborative environment, coordinating with Shipping/Receiving and Property staff, handling property tagging, and assisting with daily operations and customer requests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree or higher preferred.
• 1 year of prior mailroom or similar experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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

State: Massachusetts

Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].

Company Culture

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.