THE INFLUENCE OF INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND JOB STRESS LEVELS ON ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFF JOB SATISFACTION AT STATE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 PADAMARA

In general, Human Resources are an important factor in an company because human Resources are thekey to success in a company to achieve company goal. This research aims to analyze the influence ofintrinsic motivation, ef ective communication, and work stress levels on job satisfaction of administrativestaf at State Junior High School 1 Padamara. In organizations, factors that play an important role inimproving employee performance and job satisfaction include intrinsic sommunication, ef ectivecommunication and work stress. The methode used in this research was interviews and observation of fiveadministrative staf at State Junior High School 1 Padamara. The research result show that intrinsicmotivation, driven by a sense of responsibility for education, contributes significantly to administrativestaf job satisfaction. In addition, ef ective communication between colleagues and leaders facilitatesunderstanding of tasks, although some obstacles related to clarity of information still need to beimproved. Job stress, which is influenced by workload and time demands, af ects job satisfaction, but canbe managed with good social support and adequate facilities. Thus, improving communication andmanaging work stress can increase the job satisfaction of administrative staf at State junior High School1 Padamara.