Office Assistant

Description

The Position

Do you dream about creating a more sustainable future? At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem. Working with over 90 of the world’s leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides an end-to-end customer energy experience. Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect–improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals. We are B Corp certified, enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.

We are seeking an Office Assistant to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet.

As a key squad member, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of Uplight’s Boulder office. As the Office Assistant, We are looking for an enthusiastic Office Assistant to join our team at Uplight. As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the office premises, assisting with administrative tasks, and providing support to the office staff. This is a full-time position based in Boulder, Colorado.

What you get to do:

• Reception Desk - welcome and check-in guests and vendors
• Support the Office Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Perform  local errands as assigned- occasionally, car use is needed
• Report any maintenance or repair issues to the supervisor
• Ownership of all office shipping and receiving
• Assisting in purchasing groceries and office supplies
• Maintain a professional and clean office environment
• Managing and enforcing COVID-19 policy
• Support our B-Corp values
• Prioritize and quickly carry out office help requests throughout the day
• Promote a positive office culture and the company values - along with occasional support for our ERG groups.
• Assist with engagement projects and events
  Assist with facilities security management, including issuing employee and visitor badges, ensuring a safe and secure office environment, and adhering to SOC2 compliance
• Assist Workplace and the People Ops (HR dept) team with scheduling meetings as needed
• Assist the People Ops team with new hire verifications

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What you bring to Uplight:

• You are a passionate go-getter that believes no task is too small
• You enjoy hands-on work that requires juggling multiple tasks at one time
• You are a master prioritizer who is always up for exciting new challenges
• You can carry yourself with maturity and professionalism while getting your job done
• You enjoy taking care of others and make yourself approachable and available to employees
• You bring positive energy to the office and to those around you
• You are a good communicator: written and verbal
• You can work both at a desk and on your feet throughout the day, as well as lift a minimum of 20lbs comfortably
• Typical hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Bonus Points:

• Experience assisting with clerical and accounting tasks such as expense reports
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately

What makes working at Uplight amazing:

We are:

• Proud to be over 500+ purpose-driven individuals helping to create a more sustainable planet.
• Committed to the environment, our employees, and our communities.
• Focused on providing cross-functional work, collaboration, and development.
• Committed to taking our work and mission seriously and….we love to laugh!

We also provide:

• 401k Match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Peer to peer recognition program
• Management by objectives bonus plan
• Innovative flexible time off policy
• Exceptionally collaborative and cool office spaces

Hourly Range: $17.00 to $20.00

Application Deadline: February 22, 2024

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Keywords

Office AssistantReception DeskSupportErrandsMaintenanceShipping and ReceivingPurchasingCOVID-19 PolicyB-Corp ValuesOffice CultureERG GroupsEngagement ProjectsEventsFacilities Security ManagementScheduling MeetingsNew Hire Verifications