Project Assistant

We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to support a non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will provide broad administrative and project coordination support across multiple departments, helping teams improve organization, maintain accurate records, and keep important information easy to access. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and comfortable communicating with employees, leadership, and external contacts while managing a variety of priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and project support to several departments, helping teams stay organized and on schedule.

• Coordinate a wide range of follow-up tasks and special assignments designed to improve workflow efficiency and reduce backlogs.

• Review and organize files and shared documents in SharePoint so staff can quickly locate needed information.

• Audit employee records to confirm required documentation is complete, including current job descriptions and related personnel materials.

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, using tools such as pivot tables, reporting functions, and structured data tracking.

• Assist with information management and data updates across platforms such as Salesforce and other Microsoft applications.

• Communicate clearly with internal staff, leadership, and external partners to gather information, provide updates, and support project needs.

• Help manage timelines, track progress on assignments, and ensure details are handled accurately from start to finish.

Qualifications:

• Proven reliability and a consistent ability to follow through on assigned work.
• Strong attention to detail with a careful approach to reviewing records, documents, and data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with staff, leadership, and outside contacts.
• Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, spreadsheet management, data analysis, and pivot tables.
• Experience using SharePoint, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office applications in an administrative or project support setting.

Compensation

$19.00-$22.00 Hourly

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