Administrative Assistant, Brevoort Senior Center (53384)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and assist with calls
• Recruit, supervise, and coordinate activities of volunteer workers, interns, and others who perform essential daily functions at the center
• Create, maintain, and follow up with maintenance tickets through the NYCHA portal
• Accept lunch deliveries, assist with meal service, and clean up afterwards
• Support the Director weekly in counting DFTA Breakfast, Lunch, Fundraising money, and deposits
• Participate in various internal Older Adult Center subcommittees (menu committee/fundraising, etc.)
• Conduct client registration and create new membership ID cards
• Assist with fundraising activities, including receipts and spreadsheets
• Assist with documentation and input into the program database
• Collect and record daily records for attendance and congregate meals and maintain database
• Maintain monthly recreational log
• Assist with and maintain all required documentation of the fundraising receipts and expenses
• Create Purchase orders for supply needs through our Yardi system
• Plan and/or lead recreational/educational trips or events
• Other duties as required by the Director and organization

COMPETENCIES

• CPR/AED certification preferred (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Food Handler certification preferred (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Some knowledge of and a genuine concern for the physical, mental, and emotional needs of older persons
• Computer skills required, with ability to learn database maintenance
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Specialized training or skills in recreational activities or two years’ experience in a community, group work or teacher environment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.