Administrative Support Specialist
Location: Orlando, FL / Hybrid
Employment Type: Contractor (20 hours/week)
Reports To: President
Hourly Wage Range: $20 to $22
A Gift for Teaching (AGFT) is Central Florida’s primary source of free school supplies for teachers and the students who need them most. We serve public schools in Orange and Osceola counties by providing educators with essential learning tools—completely free—so every student can thrive in the classroom. Rooted in compassion and community, AGFT continues to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of local schools. Through innovative programs and strong partnerships, we’re expanding our reach to support even more educators, students, and schools in underserved neighborhoods. Learn more at www.AGiftForTeaching.org.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This Administrative Support Specialist provides critical, high-confidentiality support by managing daily office operations, assisting the Company PEO (Professional Employer Organization) with HR compliance, and facilitating accounting tasks for the accountant contractor. Key responsibilities include AP/AR coordination, benefits administration, employee onboarding, and maintaining accurate records, requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and CRM systems. This position reports directly to the President, or the Executive Assistant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Support & PEO Liaison:
Act as the primary liaison between company staff and the PEO for benefits, and HR matters
Manage onboarding and offboarding procedures (I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, background checks)
Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Assist with preparing annual benefit enrollment data; and coordination of the annual employee evaluation process
Accounting & Bookkeeping Assistance:
Assist the accountant contractor with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
Perform basic bookkeeping using QuickBooks, including coding invoices and expense tracking
Reconcile monthly credit card statements for review
Monitor company expenditures and assist with vendor management
General Administrative Support:
Maintain, organize, and archive physical and digital files
Perform routine product donor data entry into CRM Systems
Order and maintain office supplies and equipment
Providing backup support to other departments and teams when necessary
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Proven experience in an administrative role with experience in HR and accounting practices
Software Proficiency: Experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software); MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM Systems
Knowledge: Familiarity with basic HR concepts, and accounting principles
Skills: High level of discretion handling confidential information; strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
Education: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred
Additional Info
Job Type : Contract
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Not Applicable
Job Function : Administrative
Please include your Contact Information : Kathy Brooks
kathyb@agiftforteaching.org
407-318-3123
