Workforce Operations Specialist (Grant-Funded)
Memphis Medical District Collaborative · Memphis, TN · 1 wk ago
Management$45k–$55k/yrFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the Senior Director’s email inbox, including triaging messages, flagging priorities, and organizing correspondence
- Manage the Senior Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and coordinating availability with internal staff and external partners
- Maintain shared calendars for workforce cohorts, trainings, and events
- Provide time-bound administrative support for special planning projects as assigned
- Serve as front desk support at the satellite office, greeting visitors, students, and partners
- Share front desk coverage with an intern or temporary staff when available; provide backup coverage as needed.
- Maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional office environment
- Cook up basic office logistics to ensure meeting rooms and shared spaces are prepared for use
- Manage monthly office and program supply orders, including Amazon and other vendors
- Maintain inventory tracking for office supplies, program materials, and event supplies
- Order books, uniforms, and required materials for new workforce cohorts
- Prepare participant bags, packets, and materials for orientations, graduations, employer engagements, and large convenings
- Anticipate material needs ahead of cohort launches and events
- Maintain organized digital filing systems across Google Drive and Dropbox
- Create and uphold consistent folder structures and naming conventions
- Track tasks, timelines, and requests using Monday.com
- Ensure program, vendor, financial, and event documents are properly labeled, stored, and easy to locate
- Collect and process vendor invoices related to workforce programs
- Upload invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation into Bill.com
- Support biweekly payment request submissions and track invoice status
- Maintain organized financial documentation to support reporting and audits
- Coordinate with internal finance staff to ensure timely vendor payments
- Provide administrative and logistical support for workforce-related events, including orientations, graduations, employer engagements, and partner convenings
- Support event preparation by tracking timelines, preparing materials and supplies, and coordinating room setup needs
- Place food and catering orders and coordinate delivery logistics
- Support post-event organization of materials, receipts, and documentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of administrative, operations, or program support experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort managing calendars, inboxes, and multiple priorities
- Experience with digital file systems (Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Familiarity with invoicing, expense documentation, or financial systems (Bill.com experience a plus)
- Ability to work independently and anticipate needs
- Professional and welcoming presence in a front-facing role
Pay
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience.
Application
If you are interested in applying, please upload your resume and cover letter here or here. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so please submit as soon as possible.
Contact
For more information: www.memphismedicaldistrict.org.