Administrative assistant

Do you enjoy keeping things organized, supporting leadership, and helping an office run smoothly day to day?

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our EMPOWER location in New Bern. This is a visible, trusted role where your organization, judgment, and follow-through make a real difference in how the office functions every day.

You will help manage daily administrative needs and contribute to a professional, welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and clients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION

At Easterseals PORT Health, the work we do every day supports individuals and families across North Carolina and Virginia. In this role, you help make that work possible by supporting the leadership and operations behind the scenes.

The Administrative Assistant helps ensure the day runs smoothly by providing essential front-office and administrative support. This includes answering phones, greeting visitors, supporting meetings, and maintaining an organized environment. Handling these tasks allows our leaders and teams to stay focused on delivering services and advancing our mission.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• As the Administrative Assistant, you’ll provide day-to-day administrative support to the entire office.
• Serve as a professional and courteous first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages, prepare outgoing mail, monitor and replenish postage meter funds, order and maintain office and breakroom supplies, copy and bind meeting materials, and complete mail merges as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include supporting meeting logistics including set up and reset of conference rooms before and after meetings to ensure a clean, organized, and professional environment.
• You will also assist with special projects and administrative initiatives, handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality, and develop an understanding of internal departments and call-routing protocols.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of administrative or office support experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and clear communication
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
• Professional, approachable demeanor and good judgment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfort working in an environment with fluctuating priorities and varying workloads
• Willingness to learn internal departments and call-routing protocols

HOW YOU’LL BENEFIT

You’ll join a mission-driven organization that values professionalism and consistency. This is a part-time, on-site position with a regular weekday schedule, Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break.

A full benefits package is available for benefits-eligible positions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly pay: Starting at $16 per hour, based on experience
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

READY TO APPLY?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive team supports more than 40,200 children, adults, and families across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.