Community School Program Assistant & Pantry Coordinator

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Street Settlement is hiring for a Program Assistant to support the P.S. 142 Community School program on the Lower East Side. The role involves day-to-day program coordination, data management, family engagement, and running morning activities and recess clubs.

The position requires youth development experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage a food pantry and participate in school-wide activities. In-person work with a dedicated team is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development settings and working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in data input and attendance tracking systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of academic and enrichment activities and events.
• Assist with orders and purchases of materials and supplies to support activities.
• Track attendance and performance through data entry and recordkeeping.
• Conduct outreach to families and communicate with the School Director about needs.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Manage daily operations of the school food pantry, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Coordinate weekly distributions and maintain inventory and records.
• Oversee logistics for deliveries, distributions, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Youth development experience

Data entry proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Tools

Attendance tracking systems

Job description

Henry Street Settlement is hiring for a Program Assistant to support the P.S. 142 Community School program on the Lower East Side. The role involves day-to-day program coordination, data management, family engagement, and running morning activities and recess clubs.

The position requires youth development experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage a food pantry and participate in school-wide activities. In-person work with a dedicated team is expected.