Administrative Assistant, Sumner House Senior Club

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, assist in all administrative/clerical tasks at the center. Interact/greets center members and guests, support all programming at the center, and assist with home delivery meal services.

• Answer telephones and assist with calls

• Recruit, supervise, and coordinate activities of volunteer workers, interns, and others who perform essential daily functions at the center.

• Perform general duties to include, but not limited to, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing

• Create, maintain, and follow up with maintenance tickets through the NYCHA portal

• Accept lunch deliveries, assist with meal service, and clean up afterwards

• Performs collecting, recording, and daily records of contributions, fundraising activities, and petty cash.

• Supports the Director weekly in counting DFTA Breakfast, Lunch, Fundraising money, and deposits

• Help to coordinate special programs and events

• Coordinate with community agencies to provide legal, public, mental health, social, and other educational/recreational courses at the center.

• Participate in various internal Older Adult Center subcommittees (menu committee/fundraising, etc.)

• Assist with fliers, newsletters, bulletin boards, etc.

• Conduct client registration and create new membership ID cards

• Assist with fundraising activities, including receipts and spreadsheets

• Assist with documentation and input into the program database

• Collect and record daily records for attendance and congregate meals and maintain database

• Maintain monthly recreational log

• Assist with and maintain all required documentation of the fundraising receipts and expenses

• Create Purchase orders for supply needs through our Yardi system

• Assist with Information & Referral

• Plan and/or lead recreational/educational trips or events.

• Other duties as required by the Director and organization.

COMPETENCIES

• CPR/AED certification preferred (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

• Food Handler certification preferred (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

• Some knowledge of and a genuine concern for the physical, mental, and emotional needs of older persons

• Computer skills required, with ability to learn database maintenance

• Ability to read, write, and speak English

• Ability to work independently

• Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values

• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

• Commit to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or equivalent, and specialized training or skills in recreational activities or two years of experience in a community, group work, or teacher environment

Qualifications

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