Program Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting low-income and underserved communities?

Are you an entry-level administrative professional?

We are currently in search of a Program Assistant for a Workforce Development Organization. The position is on-site in the Bronx, NY. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Workforce Development Organization

LOCATION: Bronx, NY (Hunt's Point)

POSITION TITLE: Program Assistant

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week

DURATION: Temporary to Permanent

HOURLY RATE: $24.00

Is This Your Dream Job? A socially conscious company is seeking a Program Assistant to provide outreach and administrative support for a career services program that helps low-income and underserved job seekers obtain employment. The ideal candidate has administrative experience, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping youth discover their strengths and take actionable steps towards career development. This role is temporary to permanent, with an anticipated salary of $45-$50k for the permanent role, after a 4-month temp period.

Our Ideal Candidate:
• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ months of administrative support experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suite required
• Able to travel to both the Bronx Office
• Experience serving individuals from disadvantaged or underserved backgrounds a plus

How You Will Spend Your Day:
• Perform administrative tasks using systems like Outlook, SharePoint, and Salesforce
• Make outreach calls to participants and answer program-related questions
• Scan and upload documents to client files
• Manage and route incoming phone calls
• Support presentations in person and via Microsoft Teams
• Assist with client mailings
• Maintain case notes, attendance records, and submit reports on time
• Promote a professional, inclusive environment and support clients in securing employment

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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.