Program Assistant

Randalls and Wards Islands, New York, NY, USA

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

What You'll Do

HELP WORKS is a program that provides training and job placement assistance for residents in our shelter programs. As Program Assistant, you’ll provide support services for the Director and other support staff including events, projects, budgeting, payroll and meetings.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting in creation of promotional materials, agency forms, and flyers.

Generating weekly and monthly reports.

Scheduling meetings, trainings, and interviews.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.

Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task with shifting priorities.

Creativity and ability to take initiative and follow through.

Ability to work effectively as a team player and to interface with all levels of management.

Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision with an option that covers entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute.
• And More!

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.

We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.