Office Services Specialist - Part Time

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Office Services Specialist for a part-time, in-person role 30 hours per week. The role focuses on processing and distributing mail, handling incoming and outgoing packages, and maintaining shipping supply inventory.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills; the position requires the ability to stand and carry packages for long periods and to work independently with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.
• Must be able to stand and carry packages for long periods.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Sort and distribute mail.
• Manage inventory of shipping supplies.
• Handle outgoing packages and coordinate with carriers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

General Description

This is a part time role working 30 hours a week and is an in-person role only.

The primary role of an Office Services Specialist is to process and distribute incoming mailto employees in a professional setting. They sort mail by hand or might use sorting machines. The Office Services Specialist also delivers messages and packages from one department or individual to another within an office while maintaining inventory of shipping and mailing supplies. In addition, the Office Services Specialist handles all outgoing packages; they package items, ensure proper labeling, and arrange pickup from the post office, UPS, FedEx, or other carriers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sort and Distribute Mail

The main responsibility of the Office Services Specialist is to sort incoming mail and distribute to departments. The Office Services Specialist might use a computer or automated system to sort mail and track its delivery.

• Manage Inventory of Shipping Supplies

Maintain an adequate supply of shipping materials, such as boxes, tape, and labels. They might utilize a computerized inventory system to manage the inventory of these items and re-order materials as needed to keep the required number of supplies on hand.

• Handle Outgoing Packages

Responsible for incoming mail butoutgoing packages as well. They pick up outgoing mail from departments and prepare packages for shipment. Choose the best methods for shipment, box, and label packages, and plan with carriers for pick up times.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate strong communication,organizational, and customer service skills
• Should be detail-oriented multi-tasker who is able to stand and carry packages for long periods of time.
• Time management skills and the ability to work independently are essential
• Ability to prioritize delivery and shipping of parcels is critical for this role.