Administrative Assistant (Community Centers)

About the role

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization established in 1914. PAL operates diverse programs for children and young adults, including sports, after-school programs, summer camps, and college readiness initiatives.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight, direction, training, and support to staff, volunteers, and interns for the effective and professional administration of the Center.
• Under the direction and approval of the Center Director, establish and maintain systems to monitor and manage employee records and files; conduct new employee orientations; and oversee and document the use of sick, vacation, and personal leave and lateness.
• Under the direction and approval of the Center Director, establish and maintain systems to monitor and manage member registration and attendance records.
• Generate and maintain management information systems that enable and support the effective and efficient administration of programs.
• Oversee the professional use of phones and provide technical assistance to staff when necessary.
• Order, secure, manage, and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Receive and disseminate correspondence to proper staff with special attention to PAL Headquarters, government, and financial documents.
• Respond to requests from PAL Headquarters with approval and direction from the Center Director.

Education & Experience

• A minimum of sixty credits towards a degree from an accredited college or university in administration and/or human resources.
• A minimum of five years professional paid work experience in a non-profit youth or social service agency in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated skills and competencies in the program and human resource administration, and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve information management challenges.
• Professional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff, volunteers, program members, parents, community residents, visitors, and vendors.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Publisher, and Excel.
• Familiarity and compliance with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.

Compensation

$17.00-$18.03 Per Hour

Location

Harlem Center — Police Athletic League, Inc.

Hours

Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Start Date

06/01/2026

Employment

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.