Open Doors English Administrative Assistant Job Description

The Open Doors English (ODE) administrative assistant supports the daily operations of ODE and assists the co-directors. This position encompasses a wide variety of duties that are both community-facing and behind-the-scenes. Candidates must be adaptable to shifting organizational needs and priorities and be able to learn new technology and systems. This position is 15 hours per week.

ODE educators and staff must respect students and their myriad cultures, languages, and experiences. ODE serves a unique and vulnerable population, and it is essential for ODE staff to hold students’ gifts and needs in high regard.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• serve as a receptionist and provide information to students, teachers, volunteers, and community members
• assist with event planning
• create and coordinate social media posts; including photographing school activities and events
• process and manage tuition payments and donations
• maintain student and donor records
• assist in writing grants, applying for sponsorships, and fundraising
• assist in student recruitment and marketing efforts
• support in creation of newsletters, appeals, and other program communications
• conduct outreach to local media for coverage opportunities
• coordinate and organize informational presentations for classes
• assist in recruitment, interviewing, and coordination of program volunteers
• maintain open and clear communication with ODE co-directors and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned by co-directors

ODE is a project of the Center for Transformative Action (CTA), a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational organization chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The successful applicant will be an employee of CTA.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are hired based on their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process. We are committed to being an inclusive organization and encourage people from diverse communities to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person