Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a full-time Office Manager to work in its Minneapolis office. This position requires an in-office work environment, with the potential for hybrid work in the future based on need, and will start as soon as possible after an offer is extended.
As an equal opportunity employer, MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.
BACKGROUND: MMLA's mission is to advocate for the legal rights of disadvantaged people to have safe, healthy, and independent lives in their communities. MMLA provides civil legal representation to clients with low incomes and seniors in 21 counties in central Minnesota, and to people with disabilities throughout the state. MMLA receives funding from a variety of public and private sources and enjoys strong support from the organized bar.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicating and helping resolve building maintenance requests for repairs, both landlord related and vendor issues (e.g., copy machines, water dispensers, etc.)
Monitoring safety needs across the office (office incidents, cameras, building security, office hazards)
Assisting with management of physical office assignments
Managing the storage and purchase of office furniture and equipment
Assisting management team with contract review/renewal/monitoring
Prepping and transferring files to storage
Following procedures for file destruction
Ordering and managing storage of supplies
Assisting with the management of Legal Kiosks across the state
Managing and maintaining Legal Library
Assisting management team in tracking and maintaining compliance documents and training requirements
Managing vendor relations
Coordinating, storing, and stocking outreach materials
Ensuring safe closure of office at the end of the day
Distributing and managing petty cash
Light cleaning and rearranging of office furniture and storage
Other duties as assigned
SALARY: $50-510 – 60,064 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.
APPLICATIONS: Submit résumé and an optional cover letter at https://mylegalaid.org/employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
3+ years experience with office management or general management position
Ability to respond to requests efficiently and effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work with outside vendors effectively.
Ability to collaborate with team members.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to serving low-income/vulnerable and disability communities.
Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences.
Submit résumé and an optional cover letter at https://mylegalaid.org/employment.