Perks & Benefits

There is a certain type of person who yearns to make a difference – to finish a meaningful day’s work and take pride in the fact that the world is a better place because of their efforts. Sometimes it’s about more than just a paycheck.

If you are one of these people, you have what sets Tri-CAP employees apart. We offer a variety of opportunities throughout our service area, a positive working environment, rich benefits and competitive wages. Our currently available positions, are located on the right side of this page. You can apply online using our online application.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Full and part-time Tri-CAP employees receive ten paid holidays, generous PTO accrual, and paid personal days. Work-life balance is incredibly important to us as an employer, and we believe in the necessity of recharge time! Some Tri-CAP positions also offer scheduling flexibility and hybrid work options.

Insurance Benefits

For our full-time employees, we offer competitive health, dental and vision plans, in addition to life insurance, short- term disability and long- term disability. Our employees also have access to a generous health and wellness program, geared towards making care cost-effective and convenient.

Retirement Planning

Full and part-time Employees can immediately begin saving for the future with a 403(b) retirement savings plan, and are eligible for agency contributions at a later date.

Professional Development Opportunities

We believe in our people, and we want to see them grow! We offer training and development opportunities that build job-related skills, as well as training to build leadership skills. We want you to stay at Tri-CAP for a long time and we offer a path for that to happen!

… and more!

We also offer additional benefits such as discounted wellness opportunities and pet insurance, and a robust employee assistance program!

Spirit of Diversity

Tri-CAP is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to come to work as their authentic selves. We believe that our team should be representative of the community we serve, and welcome those of any race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital or familial status, age or economic background.

We believe that nurturing this spirit of diversity enrichens the experience for all involved, creates a more equitable working environment and provides us valuable insights in order to better serve both our clients and our employees.

Make a Difference

Tri-CAP employees make a significant difference in the lives of others. We are a non-profit organization that envisions a world in which the residents of central Minnesota achieve social and economic well-being and are supported by the community as a whole through the building of meaningful relationships. We honor and empower our customers with a commitment to the highest standards of customer service and a focus on innovation. We make a difference by making life better for those we serve every day.

Helping People. Changing Lives.

We always want to make things better for our customers and our employees. At Tri-CAP, you will be part of a culture of innovation that empowers you to bring your creativity to your job. Our approach to service is all about fostering positive change for our communities and its residents.

Administrative Assistant

Waite Park, MN

Full Time

Admin

Mid Level

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated person to provide high quality administrative support to our Family Resources Department out of our Waite Park office. They must be organized, highly proficient with computer software and able to handle multiple projects at once.
Primary responsibilities of this full-time position will include:

Assist with taking customer calls, providing program-specific information and referrals as needed.
Assist with scanning and data entry for all family development programs.
Assist with set-up and maintenance of client files.
Enter client data information and produce program specific data and management reports.
Coordinate special projects, and utilize administrative skills to support the completion of projects, such as: developing procedures and processes, collaborating with partner entities and Tri-CAP staff, and monitoring project progress (Project Connect, Outreach Events, etc.).
Assist with updates to program information on the agency website, company SharePoint site, and Microsoft Teams.
Act as technical expert for other department software programs (CAP 60, HMIS, Volgistics, etc.).
Prepare department purchase orders and segregation of duties for finance department as necessary.
Coordinate office supply ordering for department and programs.
Schedule meetings and take minutes as requested.

Wage range is $17.60-$21.12 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, paid personal days, PTO, health/dental/life insurance, employee assistance and 403b retirement savings match. This position is also eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Qualifications:
*Post-secondary education and two years of experience in administration or office support OR a combination of four years experience and/or education.
*Ability to work well in a team setting as well as individually, with very little supervision. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and a high level of clerical office skills. Strong organizational skills.
*Must be able to work with and maintain confidential information.
*Basic level IRS Certification for e-filing returns, or ability to obtain.
*Able to identify and relate to the barriers that prevent low-income persons from becoming self-sufficient.
*Bi-lingual (Spanish or Somali) preferred.
To apply:
Applications can be submitted online through our website: www.tricap.org OR you can contact us for application materials by phone: 320-251-1612 or email: [email protected].
Deadline for receiving applications is 4:30PM on Thursday, June 5th, 2025.

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