Part Time Office Assistant (contract role) bei Careers at inquirED

About the role

Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Office Assistant to help keep our office and small warehouse space running smoothly. This is a part-time contract role, ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks and can manage their time independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Open, sort, and distribute mail.
• Deposit checks through our online banking system.
• Manage and assign tasks through our task management platform.
• Fulfill and ship orders for our marketing, sales, and operations teams.
• Keep the office and small warehouse space clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Assist with light administrative duties as needed (such as data entry, filing, or ordering supplies).
• Support special projects or ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Availability

This role requires a commitment of 2–3 days per week for 2–3+ hours per day (5-15 hours per week).

Our ideal schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during standard business hours, though we can be flexible to accommodate the right candidate’s availability.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable balancing recurring weekly tasks with occasional one-off projects.
• Previous office, warehouse, or administrative experience preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling.
• Hands-on experience supporting multiple teams (operations, sales, marketing).
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and make an immediate impact.
• Hourly compensation of $25-30/hour, depending on experience.

The base compensation range for this role is $25-30 per hour. This is an in-office position in Des Moines, IA.
Must be U.S. based.