Administrative Coordinator Valley, NY

Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, Administrative Coordinator Job Description

Are you committed to social change, farm worker justice, and women’s empowerment? RMM, along with agricultural/food system workers and their allies in the Hudson Valley area and throughout New York State, are committed to creating systemic change to improve the lives of farm workers, their families, and rural residents across the State.

Through supporting RMM’s Education, Accompaniment, and Leadership Development Programs, the Administrative Coordinator will contribute to a team effort to implement a shared vision for a more just, rural New York. They will collaborate with farm workers, other RMM staff members, and allies within the faith, labor, academic and activist communities. Working hand-in-hand with the Chief Operating Officer, the position has several primary components.

The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), including logistics for retreats, youth, adult, and women’s empowerment programs, and ensures that our Center is a hospitable and welcoming space for all visitors. The 15 hour-a-week position provides a flexible schedule but must be done during the day, on site, at least three days per week.

Provide administrative support for RMM’s Hudson Valley, New York, programs through:

• Fulfilling traditional office support duties such as filing, answering phone calls, photocopying, tracking spending, coordinating vehicle maintenance, inspections, and keeping insurance up to date.
• Managing the use of the Center, including welcoming participants and guests, preparing the space for overnight visitors and interns, and providing oversight of food supplies.
• Supporting staff in planning regional events such as the Youth Summer Day Program and fundraising events.
• Working closely with the church to coordinate the use, upkeep and renovation of the campus.
• Working collaboratively with the Hudson Valley staff and the Chief Operating Officer, and fulfilling other duties as needed.

The Administrative Coordinator reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

• A High School diploma or GED with some experience in office support work.

• Basic computer literacy, willing to learn Zoom/virtual conference programs.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management or event planning is a plus.

• Self-motivated, able to multitask, and comfortable working through conflict in a multicultural environment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s license.

This is a part‑time position with flexible hours and days. A competitive salary is subject to candidate qualifications and experience. Compensation includes 2 weeks (30 hours) paid vacation and paid sick days.