Clarity Recruiting is hiring: Administrative Assistant in New York

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Our client, a religious nonprofit institution, is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant. This person will provide the highest level of administrative support, including assisting with correspondence, calendar management, and other tasks as needed.

This role will be temp to perm, converting around the 2-month mark if it's a strong fit.

Rate: $22-27/hour, converting to $60-70k.

This role is full-time and on-site in Manhattan (Upper East Side). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. A catered lunch is provided daily.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director, with a strong focus on typing dictated professional and personal correspondence.
• Manage and maintain the Director’s calendar and appointments.
• Answer phone calls and serve as a point of contact for the Director internally and externally.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files, including personal logins and sensitive account data.
• Assist with organizing any personal paperwork/files and other personal projects as assigned.
• Coordinate and confirm weekly staff meetings; attend and take detailed notes.
• Make updates to internal and external communication touchpoints for the institution.
• Manage employee vacation requests.
• Liaise with various media outlets for advertising opportunities.
• Assist with the submission of insurance files to an electronic portal.
• Assist with and manage mass emails and communication schedules as needed.
• Work cross-functionally to assist with event coordination and other projects.

Required qualifications:

• Typing speed of 70+ WPM with 95% accuracy.
• BA/BS or equivalent degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity.
• Strong command of software platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive).
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, friendly demeanor.
• Self-motivated and proactive self-starter.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong judgment and high level of discretion with sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to anticipate needs.
• Adaptable to quickly changing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years experience supporting a senior executive.
• Working knowledge of WordPress and MailChimp platforms.
• Knowledge of Judaism is a plus.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Non-profit Organizations and Religious Institutions