Admin Assistant - Transit Homeless Outreach

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Requirements

• At least two years experience performing secretarial and administrative functions, in an office setting, or at least two years of college/ Associates degree in related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a non-conventional office environment.
• Have knowledge of MS office systems, Word and Excel.
• Fire Safety and First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to pass test to acquire these credentials required.

Nice To Haves

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff in order to facilitate the efficient operation of the program.
• Answering main phone system.
• Typing correspondence.
• Preparing specialized reports and schedules.
• Maintaining appropriate filing systems.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree