Program Assistant - Domestic Violence Shelter, Willow
Job in
New York City, Richmond County, New York, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
SafeHorizon
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant, Clerical, Office Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Program Assistant is responsible for the administrative support and clerical tasks within a department or program. An Administrative Assistant may work as overall support for a site, or directly as support for one or more members of management.
Essential Job Functions:
- Greets visitors and acts as a receptionist for the department or site;
- Answers and directs telephone calls, faxes and mail directed to department or site;
- Monitors the dwelling vacancy, offline and maintenance bulletin board;
- Posts vacancies to Safe Horizon Hotline SORTS WEB computer system.
- Oversees daily HRA attendance sheets and census reports; completes Nightly Call List and dwelling updates.
- Orders, organizes and distributes office supplies;
- Accepts and distributes residents mail;
- Coordinate set-up and staffing of events including holiday, workshops, press, donor, and general meetings;
- Utilizes and/or maintains a (HRA SORTS WEB) database;
- Acts as liaison with other departments for purchasing supplies, processing paperwork, obtaining necessary sign-off on documents, etc.;
- Schedules and coordinates both internal and external meetings;
- Processes payment requests, monitors Department spending and budgets;
- Maintains resource materials, completes data entry and runs reports for mailing and letters;
- Writes, proofreads, distributes and files correspondence, reports, memoranda and other documents;
- Other program related clerical duties as necessary
Required:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
- Excellent budgeting and spreadsheet skills
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Internet research
- Ability to work independently and contribute as an integral part of a team.
- Flexibility and an ability to work with accuracy under pressure in a deadline-driven multi-task environment are crucial.
- High school diploma/GED and three years of related experience or associate degree and one year of related experience.
Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Technology Statement:
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.
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Hiring Range: $23.08 - $25.38 Hourly
Full-time
Hours:
35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits:
Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center
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