Agency: Micro-Enterprise Inventor's Program of Oregon

Description:

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Position can be long-term or short-term, any available dates, Monday-Friday.

• Duties:
  • Enter client data in office database
  • Answering phone calls for the office/taking messages/transferring calls, and greeting clients.
  • Updating any changes to the website.
  • Also a willingness to accept additional responsibilities as needed.

• Requirements:
  • A High School diploma or equivalent or at least 6 months administrative assistant experience or Education in Related field
  • Professional appearance, dress and demeanor
  • Ability to be comfortable on the phone
  • Strong background in customer service
  • Ability to be creative and obtain necessary data
  • Thorough knowledge of all programs and how they interface
  • Ability to be patient with clients we serve 
  • Understanding of Word, Excel, Database  
  • Type 30+wpm

• Benefits:

• You are given a friendly greeting each time you enter the premises.
• Be surrounded by wonderful art, and a warm and welcoming office everyday.
• Always welcome to share to your constructive feedback and ideas.
• Meet new people and what they dream to do.
• Share in the excitement of the client’s invention comes to life.

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Micro-Enterprise Inventor's Program of Oregon (MIPO) provides inventors with consulting, trainings, and resources that focus on bringing their inventions to market as a means of diversifying Oregon's economy and increasing opportunities for solutions to societal challenges.

MIPO works with entrepreneurs to move their inventions and conceptional models toward commercialization or licensing ventures. By doing so, local communities will benefit from an increase in higher-paying jobs and better opportunities for products to enter the market that were conceived in Oregon.

Impact Areas: Other: Administrative Service, Community Enrichment

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Community Enrichment, Education

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Business Management, Business Management: Office Support

Location: Portland, OR 97211 (N. E. Portland)