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Program Assistant

Phipps Neighborhoods

Date Posted: 08/18/2016

Location: New York, New York

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About Phipps Neighborhoods:

Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.

We’re dedicated to our neighborhoods for the long term, supporting individuals and families as they establish self-sufficiency. Our services create opportunities for people to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Program Assistant will monitor the programmatic needs of program facility participants and assist in facilitation of overall program and operations. The Program Assistant will supervise the program in the absence of the Program Director.

Assist in the development of ongoing outreach and recruitment strategies for program participants, families and other community-based organizations
Prepare attendance documents for participants and record attendance into administrative systems
Promote and maintain an environment that will provide a positive experience for participants
Maintain all necessary records for preparing reports, budgets, surveys, etc.
Meet regularly with Program Director and evening staff to ensure a cohesive work environment and participate in projects with other Phipps Neighborhoods sites
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Education

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required

Experience working in youth programs and group facilitation
Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Preferred

Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Some college coursework
Computer literacy

Application Instructions:

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Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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