Program Aide (Education and Workforce TEP)

Description

Organization Overview: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Position Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic Program Aide who will help deliver and execute various programs and activities. This role supports program staff in ensuring smooth operations, engaging participants, and maintaining an organized program environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and has excellent communication and organizational skills.

Schedule: 25 hours per week (Seasonal, 8 weeks)

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Greet and announce clients, visitors and guests while maintaining front desk coverage
• Manage attendance tracking and reporting
• Perform clerical duties as assigned by Program Manager
• Answer general questions related to program services, with accurate information
• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents
• Monitor inventory of office supplies
• Contact vendors for service and repairs as directed
• Accept and sign for deliveries
• Attend weekly supervision, staff meetings and training programs as needed; Write up and distribute meeting minutes.
• Code and submit financial material according to established fiscal procedures
• Assist in coordination of the daily activities, schedule
• Ability to communicate information clearly, correctly and professionally, both verbal and written
• Promote and market programming through various channels, including social media, flyers, and community outreach initiatives.
• Support the coordination of a showcase Family & Friends event highlighting youth achievements, artifacts and/or performances in specialty area
• Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources
• Serve as a role model to youth, always maintaining professionalism and preparedness.
• Utilize positive youth development strategies to resolve behavioral challenges and celebrate youth achievement.
• Participate in pre-program and ongoing professional development opportunities and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or HSE is preferred
• Willingness to learn & continue learning and developing through this role
• Demonstrated sensitivity & respect of teenagers and young adults, and your community
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable using technology ie. Smartphones, email accounts, Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs 
• Able to work at least one weekend day on a rotating schedule.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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