Mailroom Associate

Mailroom Associate

The mailroom is an essential operational function for the Agency that facilitates the daily flow of information, notices, deliveries, to and from Agency staff, programs, mayoral agencies and external partners. The Mailroom Associate will support all mailroom activities, including sorting, posting mail and packages, as well as operating mailroom postage machines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sort and distribute incoming mail from USPS; sort and distribute all inter-office mail from all facilities, including DOHMH District Health Centers.
• Receive, sort, maintain daily log to track packages and boxes.
• Meter mail and tapes for packages and post offices.
• Travel to local post office branches to check PO boxes and submit critical mail items, as necessary.
• Maintain and monitor mailroom equipment and supplies on a timely basis; including postage.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

Commitment to Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.