Office Assistant
Role Description
Application deadline: November 23, 2026
The office assistant is responsible for the functioning of the Lancaster office two days a week, undertaking regular duties and special projects while proactively supporting staff needs, fostering a positive office culture, and ensuring a welcoming and effective work environment for both in-office and remote staff.
* Location: Lancaster, PA, United States
* Level: Support
* Salary range: $20/hour-$21/hour
* Type: Part-time
* Department: Office Management
* Reports to: Senior Office Manager
Responsibilities
* Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of HOPE International’s mission and vision.
* Operation of CSU-Lancaster Office
* Answer and direct all incoming calls, greet and host visitors, sort and deliver mail
* Respond to inquiries via email, mail, and phone
* Maintain office work environment: maintain clean conference rooms, ensure common areas are tidy and kitchen well-stocked, ensure doors remain locked
* Maintain relationship with office supply company: make weekly orders of office supplies; keep the office supply closet, mailing station, and snack areas well stocked
* Submit timely expenses and receipts of all office purchases
* Assist employees with office systems: supply needs and orders, conference room booking, mailing questions/needs (USPS, FedEx, etc.)
* Innovate team and culture building activities: lunch & learns, optional fun gatherings
* Departmental Support
* Maintain the president’s calendar: respond to calendar requests and initiate requests as needed
* Respond to info@hopeinternational.org email, improving responses to partnership request and general inquiries
* Support HR, advancement, and executive office’s requests including food ordering & set up, mailing projects, board meetings and HR interviews
* Special Projects
* Take on special projects in areas such as but not limited to organizational event planning, office décor updates, and annual office clean
* Manage large conference room bookings, used by outside organizations, including reservations, set up, and tech assistance booking
* Innovate special projects which bring clarity to office management procedures
Qualifications
* Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International
* Bachelor’s degree preferred, relevant administrative or office management experience may also be considered
* Ability to demonstrate flexibility and respond kindly, quickly, and accurately to staff and guests
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Willing to serve where needed
* Ability to identify viable solutions to challenges; problem solving skills
* Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines
* High attention to detail
* Excellent oral and written skills
* Fluency with Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite (email, calendar specifically), ability to navigate and research online
* Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Additional information
Download Job Description (https://www.hopeinternational.org/documents/job-desc/JD_-_Office_Assistant_2026.pdf)
Apply now (https://jobs-hopeinternational.icims.com/jobs/1841/office-assistant/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1090&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240)
Application deadline: November 23, 2026
Application deadline: November 23, 2026
Application link: https://www.hopeinternational.org/take-action/opportunity/office-assistant-2026