Administrative Assistant

The Doe Fund Inc • New York, NY

15h

About The Position

The Doe Fund is a leading New York City non-profit organization that operates the enormously visible Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program, whose participants clean over 115 miles of streets and sidewalks every day. With an $80 million budget, 500+ staff members, and 46,000 individual donors, The Doe Fund is nationally acclaimed as a work-based model for solving homelessness and criminal recidivism. We empower people to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency, substance abuse, and incarceration through innovative work and housing programs. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the clerical and administrative duties at the facility. The successful candidate will have good communication, organizational, and computer skills, as well as an understanding of working with special needs populations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Solid computer skills – internet and Microsoft Office
• Must be personable and have excellent communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and dedication to completing projects promptly

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support, including mailing, scanning, faxing, and copying for the staff
• Monitor and order office supplies
• Submit and track work orders through an internal ticketing system
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events
• Assist with the planning and execution of special events
• Work closely with other departments at The Doe Fund as it relates to specific tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• paid retirement plan participation
• paid sick, personal and vacation time
• paid holidays
• discounted gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees