Temporary NYC School Opening Operations Associate

Career Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group seeks a hands-on Temporary School Opening Associate to support expansion and opening of new school locations across New York City. This on-site role runs ASAP through Feb/Mar with possible extension.

The position requires visiting multiple sites, coordinating deliveries, maintaining inventory, and supporting procurement and administrative tasks. Some Saturdays are required in the initial period.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or inventory management is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with vendors, staff, and teams.
• Ability to follow procedures, take direction, and execute tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Proactive communication, issue identification, and escalation when needed are valued.
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, adaptable to fast-changing needs.
• Proficient with computer-based systems: data entry, tracking inventory, creating purchase orders.
• Enjoys a mix of on-site work and administrative duties.
• Willingness to travel between New York City school locations.

Responsibilities

• Visit 3–4 school locations daily to assess needs and coordinate delivery of supplies.
• Oversee inventory levels and assist with procurement to ensure adequate materials.
• Act as a point of contact for operations teams, BOMs, and vendors to ensure coordination.
• Perform site inspections to monitor vendor work and storage areas.
• Track vendor progress and communicate issues or needs to internal teams.
• Document each visit with detailed logs and updates on completed work.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss progress and priorities.
• Provide admin support: create purchase orders, update records, track orders.
• Assist with supply chain and school opening projects, coordinating logistics.
• Remain flexible as timelines and needs evolve.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Inventory management

Facilities

Event coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Problem solving

Data entry

Inventory tracking

Purchase orders

On-site work

Administrative tasks

Travel between locations

Job description

Career Group seeks a hands-on Temporary School Opening Associate to support expansion and opening of new school locations across New York City. This on-site role runs ASAP through Feb/Mar with possible extension.

The position requires visiting multiple sites, coordinating deliveries, maintaining inventory, and supporting procurement and administrative tasks. Some Saturdays are required in the initial period.