Office Operations & Communications Specialist

Minority Business Development Center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Personal Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

The Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an organized administrative assistant to support the daily operations and assist management. You will answer calls, greet visitors, prepare reports, organize files, and help maintain communications and documentation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 5+ years in office settings, strong MS Office skills, and a courteous, professional attitude to ensure smooth, responsive service to staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of office experience.
• Post-secondary education in business or office management is a plus.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent phone etiquette and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Answer general phone inquiries professionally and direct to staff.
• Greet clients and suppliers, prepare reports and documents.
• Maintain databases, websites, and backup electronic files.
• Schedule meetings and interviews; handle mail and supplies.
• Collaborate with staff to support organizational goals.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education asset

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Constant Contact

Job description

The Black Business Alliance Peoria Chapter, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an organized administrative assistant to support the daily operations and assist management. You will answer calls, greet visitors, prepare reports, organize files, and help maintain communications and documentation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 5+ years in office settings, strong MS Office skills, and a courteous, professional attitude to ensure smooth, responsive service to staff and stakeholders.