Administrative Assistant (La Central YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an articulate Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Office at the La Central YMCA in Harlem. You will manage calendars, coordinate events, support donor tracking, and assist with annual campaigns and gala planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 2–3 years of admin experience and strong communication skills. Evening/weekend availability is required, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–3 years of administrative experience.
• 1–3 years working with staff and volunteers.
• 1–3 years of community relations experience.
• Experience with design programs such as InDesign or Quark preferred.
• Knowledge of Donor Development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Fund Development and Board Development preferred.
• AS400 database and Web management knowledge a plus.
• Multilingual preferred.
• Evening and weekend availability based on events and operation needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare memos, correspondence, minutes, reports, charts, and other materials for projects and office operations.
• Support AS400 and other online searches when requested.
• Track projects across departments and support cross-departmental work groups.
• Plan meetings and events, including venue, catering, invitations, and materials.
• Maintain calendar, schedule appointments, and distribute minutes for board and staff meetings.
• Attend board meetings and committees, take minutes and record follow-up items.
• Coordinate logistics for Achievers in Industry program and Annual Gala.
• Enter gifts in AS400, generate reports, and manage donor acknowledgments and filing.
• Handle mailings, mail merges, and in-house communications.
• Support Annual Campaign Committee and fundraising events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual

Fund Development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AS400

InDesign

Quark

Web management

Job description

Part-Time / Regular

$30.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The La Central YMCA is seeking an articulate, self‑proficient Administrative Assistant who will provide direct administrative support to the Executive Office. Specific support duties include, but are not limited to, carrying out daily administrative and operational responsibilities, managing the Executive office calendar, scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and maintaining excellent communication with the Branch Board, Senior Management Staff, and Harlem YMCA constituents. The Administrative Assistant will assist in managing the administrative aspects of the Annual Campaign, Marketing and Communications, Achievers in Industry programs, and Gala planning, including coordinating events, managing meeting schedules and room rentals, supporting a network of donors and community supporters, and assisting with donor tracking and data entry. The position will also assist the Business Manager with purchase requisitions and provide support on special projects and other duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare memos, correspondence, minutes, reports, charts, and other materials related to special projects and the regular operation of the office.
• Support and coordinate requests for AS400 and other online searches.
• Track projects across departments, support interdepartmental work groups.
• Meeting planning, including logistical support such as venue, catering, speaker invitations, and promotional materials.
• Maintain calendar, setting schedules and appointments, preparing and distributing minutes, and arranging meetings, including Board, Committees, and staff meetings. Ensure all meeting materials are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Attend all board meetings, volunteer committee meetings, and leadership meetings, taking minutes and documenting follow-up items.
• Manage logistics related to the Achievers in Industry program and Annual Gala.
• Enter gifts into AS400 as they come in, produce weekly reports, prepare acknowledgement letters for donors, and ensure they are sent out in a timely manner. Also, maintain a tracking/filing system for all gifts that meet audit requirements.
• Carry out as-needed mailings produced in-house, including mail merges as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Annual Campaign Committee, working in cooperation with volunteers and staff.
• Help in planning and executing events related to the annual fundraising initiative, the Annual Campaign, and branch events.
• Handle mail, office supplies, and manage room rental booking and the members’ community board.
• Model the Y’s 4 core values and provide leadership to branch operations when needed.
• Manage and work with the Business Manager for all pcard expenses and allocations.
• Manage all room rentals, internally and externally.
• Assist other departments with administrative tasks when needed.
• Evening and weekend availability based on events and the needs of the operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Two (2) – three (3) years of administrative experience.
• One (1) – three (3) years of experience working with staff and volunteers.
• One (1) – three (3) years of community relations experience.
• Experience working with design programs, such as InDesign or Quark, preferred.
• Knowledge of Donor Development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Fund Development and Board Development preferred.
• Knowledge of AS400 database and Web management a plus.
• Multilingual is preferred.
• Good judgement.
• Evening and weekend availability based on events and the needs of the operation.

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. Click here for more information.

La Central YMCA at Leaders of Excellence_ Advocacy&Discovery

Bronx, New York

United States

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