Administrative Assistant I (Flushing YMCA)

YMCA of the USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Flushing YMCA is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide administrative and operational support to ensure quality program execution and safe, professional facility operations in the department.

Responsibilities include supporting membership, fund development, and Board engagement activities, coordinating administrative tasks, and contributing to the department’s culture and success through strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and experience in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of administrative experience.
• Experience working with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational oversight to ensure quality program execution.
• Support membership, fund development, and Board engagement operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Publisher

PowerPoint

AS400 Database Management

Job description

The Flushing YMCA is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will play a critical role in the successful operation of the department and its programs. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and operational oversight and support to ensure quality program execution. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to our membership, fund development, and Board engagement operations. They will play an integral role in contributing to the department’s overall quality, culture, and success, and will ensure an atmosphere of professionalism, friendliness, and safety within the facility.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

• Associate’s degree and experience in a related field, or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of administrative experience and experience working with staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of, Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of AS400 Database Management a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication - written and oral, project management, and organizational skills.