--- title: 'Part-Time Office Assistant - Carrboro, NC at Kitware' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/part-time-office-assistant-carrboro-nc-kitware-carrboro-ppk6wy0q1q4p' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Part-Time Office Assistant - Carrboro, NC at Kitware - **Company:** Kitware - **Location:** Carrboro, NC - **Compensation:** $15–$20/hr - **Employment:** part-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kitware/4689ef99-3ba1-4cbb-aba5-465b8b3d6552 ## Job description Company Description: [Kitware](https://www.kitware.com/) is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others. Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™. Team Description: The office administration team is instrumental in helping Kitware make a positive first impression with visitors, collaborators and candidates, and maintaining a great office environment for our employees. The team also provides administrative services such as shipping, receiving, reception, and event planning to the company. We have ~5K square feet of office space in Carrboro, NC, with additional offices in Clifton Park, NY; Arlington, VA; Santa Fe, NM; and Minneapolis, MN. Position Description: The Office Assistant is a part-time position supporting the day-to-day operations of our [Carrboro, NC office](https://www.kitware.com/contact/visiting-kitware-nc/). This role offers a flexible weekday schedule of approximately 6-9 hours per week, typically 2-3 hours per day on three days. It may be a great fit for someone looking for a small, consistent part-time role that leaves plenty of room for school, family, or other commitments. We are also open to candidates interested in a shorter-term opportunity. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, ordering and stocking supplies, accepting deliveries and shipping items, coordinating maintenance needs, setting up for office events, and serving as a point person for questions about Kitware’s facilities. The Office Assistant may also participate in longer-term projects, including event planning and space planning. In This Position You Will: - Greet visitors, complete the sign-in procedure with them, and connect them with their host - Order and stock office and breakroom supplies - Maintain order of breakroom, conference rooms, and other common areas - Keep organized storage areas - Accept and process incoming deliveries and ship outgoing packages - Work with building maintenance and cleaners to resolve issues - Set up and break down in-office events - Contribute to general administrative projects and other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Strong attention to detail along with the ability to effectively multitask - Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or Google Suite - Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills - Ability to work onsite at our Carrboro, NC office approximately three weekdays per week, for 2-3 hours per day - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly - Due to contractual requirements, only candidates who are US Persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) will be considered for this position Additional Information: Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. For more information on our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.kitware.com/careers/. Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware, including to Kitware's mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware's applicant tracking system, will be considered Kitware property.  Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees. If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at hr@kitware.com at any time during the hiring process. ## About Kitware ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kitware provides advanced technical computing, state-of-the-art AI, and custom software solutions built on open source platforms to solve complex scientific and industrial challenges. - **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned via ESOP) - **Headquarters**: Clifton Park, New York, USA - **Founded**: 1998 - **Founders**: Lisa Avila, Bill Hoffman, Will Schroeder, Ken Martin, and Charles Law ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Advanced technical computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, medical computing, scientific computing, software development - Target customers: B2B – government agencies, research institutions, and commercial enterprises across defense, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and life sciences - Mission or purpose statement: “To advance science and technology, empowering global innovation and addressing the world’s challenges.” ## Products & Services - **Open Source Platforms**: Widely used libraries and applications (e.g., VTK, CMake, ParaView, ITK, KWIVER) that form the foundation for custom solutions. - **Custom Software Development**: Tailored solutions built on open source platforms for customers requiring proprietary, secure, or regulated applications. - **AI & Deep Learning Services**: State-of-the-art models and algorithms integrated with dataset management and AI training pipelines. - **Consulting & Research**: Collaboration with customers across all technology readiness levels, from basic research to production deployment. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no public valuation) - **Key Metric**: Consolidated revenue over $39 million (as of latest available data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (self-funded, no external investors); customers include diverse government and commercial entities. - **Growth Signals**: 500+ active projects worldwide; team of 200+ employees across six offices (Clifton Park, Santa Fe, Minneapolis, Carrboro, Arlington, Lyon); 100% employee-owned structure ensures long-term independence and sustainability. ## Competitive Advantages - **Open Source Moat**: Decades of investment in widely adopted open source platforms (VTK, CMake, etc.) create a strong ecosystem and reduce customer lock-in. - **Deep Technical Expertise**: Internationally renowned researchers and developers in AI, computer vision, medical computing, and scientific computing. - **100% Employee Ownership**: All shares held in an ESOP, aligning employee incentives with long-term company success and independence. - **Proven Track Record**: 20+ years of successful custom solution delivery with no vendor lock-in for customers. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to advance AI and open source platforms to accelerate reproducible research and product development. - Expand custom solution offerings across new industries while maintaining a strong research culture. - Invest in talent development through tuition reimbursement, an Open Source Software Technology Program, and a culture of continuous learning. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: Strong emphasis on open science, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world. 95% of employees say it’s a great place to work (Great Place to Work® certified). - **100% Employee-Owned**: Every employee shares in the company’s financial success through the ESOP. - **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules with core hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.); six weeks of paid time off per year; paid parental leave. - **Professional Development**: Funded conference attendance, 80% tuition reimbursement (100% for eligible master’s program), and a career development program. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting after six months, life and disability insurance. - **Locations**: Offices in Clifton Park (NY), Santa Fe (NM), Minneapolis (MN), Carrboro (NC), Arlington (VA), and Lyon, France – each offering unique lifestyle opportunities. - **Engineering Culture**: Collaborative team environment with two mentors for new hires; strong emphasis on open source contributions and publishing (1,000+ papers). ## Sources 1. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/about/) 2. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/careers/) 3. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/home/) 4. 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