Administrative Assistant-Amistad

About Amity

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development, implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the role

The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support for the Program Director. They are responsible for a variety of functions including document processing and preparation, scheduling, data entry, reception, and secretarial duties.

Job Type: Full-Time
Position: Non-Exempt
Location: Los Angeles

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative, secretarial, and receptionist tasks for the project including, but not limited to, arranging itineraries, preparing agendas, arranging meetings, and composing correspondence and memos.
• Establishes and maintains files and records, which may include clinical or other confidential materials.
• Receives, screens, and routes visitors, correspondence, and telephone calls.
• May attend committees or other meetings.
• May assist in research compilation and organization of statistical and narrative data for reports and proposals.
• Maintains general filing systems.
• Coordinates routine data entry of administrative information, which may include general faculty (staff) records and training.
• Manages the logistics of routine in-service trainings.
• Attends and participates in Amity community-building functions.
• Actively develops and builds upon creative and technical knowledge of TC (Therapeutic Communities) program activities.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• May serve as Community Advocate role in addition to job as requested by community leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community-oriented workplace.

Pay

$18 - $22.50 an hour