Mail Assistant

GloJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in New York invites applications for a Mail Assistant (GS-5). Within the Security staff, you will x-ray incoming mail and pouches, maintain a precise log of items received, and record counts by category to support clearance and tracking.

You will receive mail from couriers, government and foreign missions, deliver packages up to 35 lbs after inspection, and help code, sort, and look up addresses to ensure mail is clear and correctly addressed.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Security Officer or other assigned staff to x-ray incoming mail and incoming pouches.
• Maintains log of all mail pieces received and intended for the mail and pouch units.
• Records the number of pieces received, and the quantity in each category, e.g., registered, certified, mail from missions, personal, confidential, or other.
• Takes responsibility for the receipt of mail from courier agents, government, and foreign missions.

Job description

Mail Assistant at UN. Grade: G-5. Location: New York, United States. Application deadline: 3 October 2026.

Within limits of delegated authority the Mail Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists the Security Officer or other assigned staff to x-ray incoming mail and incoming pouches.
• Maintains log of all mail pieces received and intended for the mail and pouch units.
• Records the number of pieces received, and the quantity in each category, e.g., registered, certified, mail from missions, personal, confidential, or other.
• Takes responsibility for the receipt of mail from courier agents, government, and foreign missions.
• Delivers special mail and packages weighing up to 35 lbs after it has been x-rayed by security.
• Assists in coding, sorting, processing, and looking-up addresses to ensure mail is clear and correctly addressed.