Admin Assistant - Transit Homeless Outreach

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

403(b) pension plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A community service organization in New York City is seeking a full-time administrative support professional. In this role, you will provide clerical support, manage correspondence, and maintain filing systems. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and customer service skills, with at least two years of office experience or an associate degree in a related field. This position comes with competitive health and dental plans and generous benefits including paid vacation. Join us to make a positive impact on the community!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of office experience in administrative functions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Good organizational skills necessary for a non-conventional environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to facilitate program operations.
• Answering main phone system and typing correspondence.
• Preparing specialized reports and maintaining filing systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office

MS Excel

Education

Associates degree or 2 years office experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to staff in order to facilitate the efficient operation of the program. Primary functions will include: answering main phone system, typing correspondence, preparing specialized reports and schedules, and maintaining appropriate filing systems. Fire Safety and First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to pass test to acquire these credentials required. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 10am-6:30pm

Qualifications

At least two years experience performing secretarial and administrative functions, in an office setting, or at least two years of college/Associates degree in related discipline. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a non-conventional office environment. Have knowledge of MS office systems, Word and Excel.

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Benefits

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.