• Office Manager

    Breaking Ground (New York, NY)


    ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

     

    Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

     

    But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

     

    Breaking Ground embraces a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. Reporting to the Program Director , the Office Manager contributes to ending homelessness by acting as a liaison for Breaking Groun d s taff, the community, and clients who are chronically street homeless . The Office Manager is responsible for welcoming guests; bookkeeping which includes petty cash, check requisitions and billing; scheduling; taking meeting notes; maintaining filing systems; writing letters and other correspondence; and maintaining client data.

     

    This is a 35 hour work week. This position travels to multiple locations.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    + Greet guests, direct them to appropriate staff , and provide information

    + Maintain petty cash, billing, check requests, and Metro cards

    + Maintain facility and staff activity calendars

    + Track vacations

    + Keep an updated file of vendors

    + Order and track supplies

    + Maintain filing system including client data

    + Order and keep an inventory of office supplies

    + Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages

    + Attend meetings and take notes

    + Coordinate events

    + Performs other related duties as assigned

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

    + Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

    + Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new programs

    + Excellent writing and communication skills

    + Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic team environment and willingness to shift easily between various responsibilities with diverse populations

    + Prefer red: bilingual in Spanish and English

    + Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred

     

    EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

    Job Details

    Pay Type Hourly

    Hiring Min Rate 19.23 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate 19.23 USD