Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Administrative Assistant (part-time)

The Fiver Children's Foundation is a comprehensive youth development organization that makes a 10-year commitment to children from under-served communities throughout New York City and central New York. Through character-building summer and year-round out-of-school time programs, Fiver empowers children to make ethical and healthy decisions, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Fiver is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant (20hrs/week) for our unique youth development organization that serves 500 children ages 8 to 18 from some of NYC's most underserved communities. The primary function of the Administrative Assistant is to maintain and update the the camp database. The Administrative Assistant will also assist with overall office management, answering phones, filing documents, ordering supplies, and inventory maintenance.

Responsibilities:
  • Entering, maintaining and updating records in camp database.
  • Communication with parents of participants regarding missing paperwork and required camp documentation.
  • General administrative tasks including answering phones, photocopying, filing, mail distribution, ordering supplies and inventory, and management of office equipment.
  • Translation of documents from English to Spanish.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Bilingual (Spanish) required.
  • Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally.
  • Excellent data entry accuracy, detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a team, as well as independently.
  • Motivated, optimistic, friendly personality, quick learner, problem solver.
Please email cover letter and resume to careers@fiver.org.