Background: Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, and personalized liberal arts education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori, with an attachment village of wraparound family supports. We currently serve birth through 6th grade; operate a nationally-accredited, state-licensed teacher training program; and are preparing to open a middle school campus. Learn more on our website.

Role information

• Key function: Equip our dynamic school with the materials and services needed by conducting purchasing and accounts payable functions and providing courteous service
• Start date: flexible in fall 2024.
• Schedule: Full- (40 hours) OR Part-time (25-30 hours), year-round (~46 weeks); full time schedule is 7:30 am-4 pm (4:30 Wednesday), part-time negotiable. Periodic events outside normal schedule (in which case flex time available).
• Compensation: $34,000 to $42,000 per year full time ($18 - 23 per hour part time), depending on qualifications and experience. Full time employees eligible for health insurance covered at 70%, plus retirement contributions, two weeks each paid sick and vacation time.
• Reports to: Finance Director
• Other key relationships: Employee Benefits Manager, Operations Manager, Family Engagement team, Instructional team

Measures of success: stakeholder satisfaction, on-time completion of tasks and response to staff requests, bills paid on time and on budget, compliance with all applicable rules and policies, including documentation, Satisfactory performance evaluations

Key Responsibilities

• Work with operations team to research vendors and purchase materials and supplies
• Receive items, ensure they match what was purchased, distribute materials to staff
• Monitor inventory of supplies and initiate orders
• Respond to related employee help desk requests
• Receive and process invoices and ensure documentation (e.g. W-9, backup)
• Code transactions in payable system, ensure approval, and process payment
• With family engagement team, collect and track payments for extended day school programs, uniforms, etc
• Other duties as assigned, such as assisting with bank transactions, etc

Competencies, traits, and qualifications

• Take initiative with a strong sense of ownership.
• Organized and attentive to detail and deadlines.
• Flexible and able to shift between tasks.
• Service orientation
• Ability to lift a 20 lb box onto a cart and move around building
• Love of learning; willing to give and receive feedback with a growth mindset.
• Effective communication, including listening, writing, and speaking.
• Comfort using standard office tools (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets)
• Dedication to our school mission.

Application process: apply at LibertasMemphis.org with a resume, three+ references, and a cover letter explaining your fit for our school and position. Questions to [email protected]. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person