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Breaking Ground Office Manager in New York, New York
Office Manager
Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Req #2280
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Breaking Ground embraces a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. Reporting to the Program Director, the Office Manager is responsible for administrative responsibilities supporting the day-to-day operations for the Program. including bookkeeping, scheduling, note taking, maintaining filing systems, writing letters and other correspondence, maintaining client data. The Office Manager is an important point of contact for building clients.
This is a 35 hour work week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Direct and answer client questions
Responsible for maintaining petty cash, billing, check requests, and MetroCards
Maintain facility and staff activity calendars
Track vacations and attendance
Maintain client data and files
Keep an updated file of vendors, order and track supplies
Maintain filing system
Order and keep an inventory of office supplies
Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages
Attend meetings and take notes
Coordinate events
Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of two years related work experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to work with a diverse and special needs population
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations preferred
Compensation: $19.23 - $19.23
Compensation: $34,998.60 - $34,998.60
As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $19.23
Max Hiring Rate $19.23
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- Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America