Office Assistant, Temporary-Seasonal

St Catherine s Center for Children•Albany, NY

3d•$0 - $20

About The Position

The Office Assistant is a temporary, seasonal position providing office assistance to the Foundation of St. Catherine’s Center for Children during its ‘Hope for the Holidays’ campaign. The position runs from November 2026 through December 22, 2026, is based in Albany, New York, and reports directly to the Executive Director of the Foundation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 20 hours per week, with flexibility as needed. Pay is $20.00 per hour. St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a nonprofit organization in the Greater Capital Region of New York providing human services to vulnerable children, families, and adults. Its programs include residential and therapeutic foster care, kinship support, homeless and community-based services, and a special education elementary school. The organization emphasizes an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace. The Office Assistant supports Foundation staff with donation processing, inventory, package pickup and delivery, routine administrative tasks, and general team needs. The position also involves maintaining and cleaning the inventory area and handling packages weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to commit to a Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. schedule, with flexibility as needed.
Ability to organize and effectively manage varied tasks in a timely fashion.
Integrity, proven reliability, and dependability.
A positive, warm, and caring mindset.
Ability to frequently stand for long periods.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch if needed.
Ability to lift, carry, and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist Foundation staff with receiving, sorting, and inventorying donations.
Assist staff with package pickup and deliveries from donors.
Help maintain gift inventory and clean up as needed.
Maintain and clean the inventory area and dispose of trash when needed.
Perform routine administrative tasks, including package delivery, package opening, and parcel pickup if necessary.
Provide general assistance to the team as needed.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Foundation.