Part-Time Office Assistant — Admin & Mail Specialist

Sandy Hook Promise; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Laptop + home office reimbursement

Cellphone and Wi‑Fi reimbursement

Job summary

Sandy Hook Promise is seeking a part‑time Office Assistant to support daily operations at Promise House, Newtown, CT. The role involves in‑person work 15–25 hours per week, with occasional remote tasks and peak‑period coverage.

Responsibilities include mail handling, basic admin, donor support, and coordination of gifts and events, with cross‑team collaboration and data‑driven tasks. Must reside within commuting distance of Newtown, CT.

Qualifications

• Experience as Administrative Assistant or Office Assistant.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Experience managing calendars and coordinating schedules.
• Strong phone, written communication, and email etiquette.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in administrative tasks.
• Willingness to work onsite weekly in Newtown, CT.
• Ability to reference and use data in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide office administration support, including mail processing and basic maintenance.
• Handle confidential documents with strict privacy and security.
• Offer backup executive support including calendaring and scheduling.
• Assist with weekly mail handling and two-person protocols for processing mail.
• Coordinate gifts and logistics for leadership events and retreats.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational operations.
• Assist with data-related tasks and maintain accuracy in records.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Communication

Confidentiality

Data literacy

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email/CRM tools

Job description

Sandy Hook Promise is seeking a part‑time Office Assistant to support daily operations at Promise House, Newtown, CT. The role involves in‑person work 15–25 hours per week, with occasional remote tasks and peak‑period coverage.

Responsibilities include mail handling, basic admin, donor support, and coordination of gifts and events, with cross‑team collaboration and data‑driven tasks. Must reside within commuting distance of Newtown, CT.