Temporary Administrative Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

Volunteers-of-America---Greater-New-York,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for a temporary six-to-twelve month assignment in Manhattan, NY. The role supports Newton Hotel Family Shelter with day-to-day office functions and confidential handling of information.

Qualified candidates have at least 60 college credits plus two years’ related experience, strong written and verbal English skills, basic Spanish communication, and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits plus two years’ experience in a related field or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work well with others, and initiative.
• Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) with Spanish-speaking clients.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office functions, equipment maintenance, and janitorial activities.
• Coordinate paper and electronic documentation, including invoices, reports, contracts and forms.
• Prepare reports, correspondences, purchase orders and forms with timely and accurate reporting.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Spanish language

Education

60 college credits + 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for a temporary six-to-twelve month assignment in Manhattan, NY. The role supports Newton Hotel Family Shelter with day-to-day office functions and confidential handling of information.

Qualified candidates have at least 60 college credits plus two years’ related experience, strong written and verbal English skills, basic Spanish communication, and proficiency in Word and Excel.