Office Administrator I

Merrick & Company, an employee-owned engineering and architectural consulting firm with headquarters in Colorado and offices throughout the country, is seeking an Office Administrator for our Boise, ID office.

Salary for this position is $50,000 to $65,000 depending on experience.

The Office Administrator will provide administrative support to the Merrick team and technical staff. Responsibilities include working the front desk, answering the phone and directing calls, maintaining common areas, planning and executing office events, coordinating lunch and learns, contributing to office morale, arranging staff travel, purchasing supplies, processing mail, shipping packages, word processing/preparation of documents, electronic filing, producing electronic and hard-copy documents, taking meeting notes, and general office support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the professional appearance of the Boise office and greet visitors and vendors.
• Organize and maintain employee and client badge/key access.
• Oversee functionality of office equipment, including conference room communication platforms.
• Purchase, organize, and maintain office supplies, project equipment, and safety equipment.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail/shipping.
• Interface with building manager (RMH) and Merrick's internal Facilities and Information Technology Services departments for security, access, and office equipment functionality and preparedness.
• Arrange office events (team building, holiday parties, community events, etc.).
• Coordinate vendor lunch and learns.
• Document attendance, action items, and minutes for meetings.
• Check project documents and marketing materials for typographical and grammatical correctness.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with administrative staff from other offices.
• Provide administrative support including typing/word processing and formatting of Office 365-based files including Word documents, Excel workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, Visio diagrams, brochures, and fliers for general professional, communication, and aesthetic purposes.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a similar administrative role in the client service fields such as Engineering, Architecture or Consulting Services.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Must be proficient in Office 365 applications, particularly the latest versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Adobe is required, as is the ability to learn new software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving skills, multi-tasking abilities, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and satisfy quality expectations in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills. Friendly and professional demeanor.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.