Tribal Programs Assistant (36952)

Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off (3+ weeks)

Discounts on food/beverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Tribal Programs Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to ensure smooth operations of the Tribal Programs Department.

Responsibilities include answering calls, supporting committee meetings, filing, mail distribution, calendar updates, and assisting tribal members with forms and applications; weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience at an Administrative Assistant level.
• Must be detail oriented, able to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and handle interruptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work weekends when requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and answer telephone calls professionally.
• Provide administrative support to Tribal Programs staff and assist with committee meeting prep and action items.
• Maintain and distribute mail, file documents, and keep a secure work environment.
• Post weekly Tribal mailings and update the Tribal Events calendar.
• Process check requests in a timely manner.
• Assist Tribal Members with completing Tribal forms and applications and issue Tribal Member ID cards.
• Comply with standard operating procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

DescriptionCome work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov .JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Tribal Programs, the Tribal Programs Assistant will provide a high-level of administrative support to ensure the successful operations of the Tribal Programs Department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)Provide excellent guest service.Answer telephone calls in a professional manner, providing answers when possible and transferring calls or taking messages when needed.Provide administrative support to Tribal Programs staff and when requested assist with the preparation of Committee meetings, production of flyers, and completion of action items.Maintain office equipment, and supplies.Distribute mail, copy, and file as required, while maintaining a professional and secure work environment.Maintain and support filing systems for Tribal Programs related material.Post weekly Tribal mailings, and update Tribal Events calendar accordingly.Process check requests in a timely manner.Provide information on Tribal programs available, and assist Tribal Members with completing Tribal related forms and applications.Issue Tribal Member Identification cards.Must comply with all applicable standard operating procedures in accordance with policies and guidelines.QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma; GED or equivalentA minimum of 2 years experience at an Administrative Assistant level, or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Must be detail oriented, able to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and multiple interruptions.Must have good PC skills with intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher.Strong English written and verbal communication skill set.Able to work weekends when requested.