Administrative Assistant

Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.

Part-time, 32 hours/week

Salary Range: $20.50 - $24.00/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

• Tuition and training reimbursement
• PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
• Free training, CEUs, excellent medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities
• Sign-on bonus of $2,000.00 (pro-rated for part-time)

A great job to start your career or to return to work! Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi-Service Center (Wayside Multi) in Watertown is looking for a strong people-person who can warmly greet the public and provide ongoing administrative support for program staff. This person will demonstrate strong customer service skills, such as an outgoing and energizing demeanor, an ability to problem solve, and excellent communication skills.

• Greeting clients, assisting and supporting staff with exciting projects, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, and submitting required monthly reports.
• Oversee all aspects of office functioning including arranging for building maintenance.
• Enter new clients into agency Electronic Medical Records database.
• Assist with event planning and support projects.
• Help manage social media.
• Data entry, data collection, tracking and generating reports as needed.

• Energetic, friendly, ability to connect with others.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have effective communication and initiative skills.
• Availability to work during business hours (9am - 5pm) and one evening per week when needed.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s License and access to car when needed.
• One year of general office/secretarial experience.
• Versed in all Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Additional language capabilities, such as Spanish, Portuguese, Farsi, Urdu, Armenian, Arabic, Haitian Creole, are encouraged to apply.