Operations Coordinator (Part-time)

Summer Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Birthday day off

Flex holidays

Holiday pay

Professional development funding

Training opportunities

Job summary

Summer Search NYC Office is hiring a Part-Time Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day office operations, purchasing, inventory, and staff events. This hands-on role reports to the NYC Executive Director and runs 20 hours per week, with afternoon hours and some flexibility for events.

The successful candidate has at least 2 years in operations/administration, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort with inventory management and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operations, administrative work, or office management experience.
• Experience with inventory management and improving systems.
• Experience in a non-profit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain welcoming, organized office environment.
• Primary point person for day-to-day office needs during afternoon hours.
• Monitor office conditions and coordinate with vendors/service providers.
• Ensure common areas and kitchens are ready for staff and visitors.
• Support setup and breakdown for meetings and events.

Skills

Operations management

Inventory management

Administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

PART-TIME OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

SUMMER SEARCH, NEW YORK CITY

At Summer Search, we believe in ‘No Ceilings’ and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities — disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation — face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential.
Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support. Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Part-Time Operations Coordinator is responsible for the behind-the-scenes operations magic that ensures the NYC office is welcoming, well-maintained, organized, and adequately supplied to support staff, mentoring, and program activities. This is a hands-on role focused on day-to-day office operations, purchasing, inventory, and coordination. Reporting to the NYC Executive Director, this hire will join a collaborative and mission-driven team of 18 Summer Search NYC staff. This is a part-time role at 20 hours per week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Office Operations and Environment

• Maintain a welcoming, clean, organized, and functional office environment.
• Serve as the primary point person for day-to-day office needs during afternoon hours.
• Monitor office conditions and coordinate with building management, vendors, or service providers when issues arise.
• Ensure common areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, and supplies are ready for staff and visitors.
• Support basic office setup and breakdown for meetings, staff gatherings, and program activities.

Inventory and Purchasing

• Maintain inventory of office supplies, snacks, beverages, and other commonly used materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify upcoming needs.
• Oversee purchasing and replenishment within established budgets and purchasing processes.
• Purchase and organize supplies needed for group mentoring sessions and summer experiences, including snacks, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain organized storage systems so staff can easily locate materials.
• Track spending and maintain basic purchasing records.

Program & Staff Support

• Ensure teams have the supplies and materials they need for in-person activities.
• Support purchasing, organizing, and storing equipment and supplies needs for summer experience preparation.
• Provide basic logistical support for staff meetings and events held in the office.

Office Systems and Coordination

• Maintain simple systems for inventory, purchasing, and office requests.
• Establish regular routines for checking supplies, placing orders, and maintaining shared spaces.
• Identify recurring office needs and recommend practical improvements.

WHO YOU ARE

Specifically, this hire will bring:

• EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of applicable experience in operations, administrative work, or office management, preferably with experience in inventory management. Skill in operations and past success in continuously improving systems/ processes. Experience at a non-profit is a plus.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: You hold yourself and others responsible for processes, decisions, actions, and commitments to results to drive high-quality outcomes. You’re responsive to the needs of stakeholders and follow through on commitments.
• TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION: You value many voices, are comfortable creating space for dialogue and handle interpersonal issues constructively. You inspire and foster commitment, connection, enthusiasm and trust and motivate others to achieve common goals.
• COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS: You are an active listener and thoughtful and strategic when conveying feedback, sharing ideas, or responding to inquiries to various audiences in multiple formats.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: You take initiative to create systems and structures to achieve goals and objectives. You succeed at managing multiple workstreams and motivating, coordinating, and directing others to stay on track.
• TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, database systems, virtual meeting platforms, and the ability to quickly learn and troubleshoot new organizational systems and tools.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish language skills are a plus.

In addition, all Summer Search staff bring a commitment to our mission of unleashing students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences, as well as the ability to thrive in an environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being, diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

This is a part-time, in-person position at the Summer Search NYC office in Manhattan. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional hours may be requested as needed to support organizational events, with advance approval.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive and transparent salaries. This is a non-exempt position with a starting hourly pay rate of $41/hour (20 hours per week). Summer Search is committed to transparent, equitable compensation practices. Salaries are benchmarked using current market data.
Well-being, flexibility, and ongoing learning and development are pillars of our culture. We value our staff and are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels seen, heard and valued. Investments in our part-time staff include:

• Generous time off: This 20 hour a week position accrues the following annually: 7.5 vacation days, 5 sick days, a birthday day-off, and one flex holiday.
• Paid holiday hours when days you’re regularly scheduled to work fall on one of our 10 company-wide holidays as well as a 1-week December closure.
• A comprehensive Employee Recognition Program (years of service awards, spot awards, and professional development funding).
• Individual, local, regional and national training
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care
• Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve.

As this is a part-time role, this hire is not eligible for group benefits such as health insurance.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with critical consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.

SUMMER SEARCH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.