Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant is an effective communicator who represents DLCG and provides excellent customer service. In addition to managing client calls and email correspondence, the Administrative Assistant works directly under the Owner and Operations Manager to schedule events, create staff assignments, complete business-related projects, update documents, and maintain organization. Work hours are variable and flexible.

Abilities

Successful candidates must be able to:

  • Communicate clearly, accurately and professionally via email and phone

  • Enjoy the challenges and rewards of communicating with people

  • Explore client context and offer caring, empathic attitude toward educating and supporting client inquiries

  • Work independently, often in unfamiliar territory

  • Manage flexible work hours from home

Roles

  • Thoroughly learn DLCG trip and course offerings

  • Check and respond to client emails and phone calls. Approximately 30 - 60 minutes, 2-3x per day

  • Educate clients about our offerings, procedures and policies (email and phone)

  • Invoice clients who have requested trips

  • Schedule trips and courses and assign appropriate staff

  • Consult with Owner and/or Operations Manager when unfamiliar questions arise

  • Complete additional administrative projects as directed by Owner and Operations Manager

Availability

Mid-March through late September is preferred. Time commitment is approximately 10 - 15 hours/week, irregular but flexible.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must:

  • Own a computer and phone with reliable internet and phone service

  • Be comfortable working remotely from home

  • Type a minimum of 50 words/minute

  • Be familiar with Google Workspace

  • Be familiar with outdoor adventure pursuits (rock climbing experience preferred)

The ideal candidate will be a climber with experience in the outdoor industry, but we do not require this.  This role can be combined with one of our instructor roles for the right candidate.

Compensation

$15 - $20/hr + standard employee benefits