Administrative Assistant

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground is seeking a seasonal Administrative Assistant to provide temporary administrative support for the Leasing and Compliance teams. The role requires excellent organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of housing-related administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in administrative support or related position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support with new building lotteries.
• Organize files and help with follow up to waitlist applicants.
• Attend meetings and take notes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Administrative Assistant, Seasonal Help

Reporting to the Leasing Director, theAdministrative Assistant, Seasonal Helpprovides temporary administrative support for the Leasing and Compliance teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support with new building lotteries
• Provide administrative support with buildings’ waitlist applications
• Organize files
• Help with follow up to waitlist applicants
• Answer phones and direct calls
• Attend meeting and take notes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience in administrative support or related position
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must have exceptional written and verbal skills
• Must have strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled