Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 140 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

• Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health.

• Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs.

• Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.

Job Title: **Part Time Messenger/Clerical Assistant

Department: **Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy

Reports To: **Managing Housing Paralegal

Location: **Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033

FLSA Status: **Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Part-Time Messenger/Clerical Assistant provides courier, mail management, and administration/support services to NMIC’s Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy staff and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Courier services

-Pick-up and deliver packages and documents, including court documents.

-Coordinate with Managing Paralegal to serve any legal documents necessary as instructed by the attorney.

-Run other business-related errands as needed.

• Mail Management

-Collect, sort, and distribute agency mail.

-Prepare outgoing mail by adding postage, deliver it to USPS, and distribute proof of mailing documentation as necessary.

• Administration/Support

-File documents and provide data entry services.

-Monitor and replenish supplies and place refill orders with the office coordinator as needed.

-Ensure printers and copiers are stocked and working.

-Provide translation (English/Spanish) services when language is a barrier.

-Provide backup for intake coverage line.

• Reception

-Coordinate with reception staff to serve as emergency backup.

-Direct client traffic on site.

• Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative/secretarial experience in a nonprofit or community-based organization working with immigrant populations preferred.

• Demonstrated PC literacy and proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database (Microsoft Office - MS Word, MS Excel and Access).

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in Spanish/English oral and written communication required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and to interact with management and program staff.

BENEFITS:

This is a part-time position and therefore not eligible for benefits.

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following to Managing Housing Paralegal Ana Morel at legalemployment@nmic.org with the job title in the subject line:

• Cover letter

• Resume

All attachments should be in Word or PDF form. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10033