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The Office Manager at Breaking Ground is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks supporting the day-to-day operations of the Program, including bookkeeping, scheduling, note taking, maintaining filing systems, and client data. This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the program and is a key point of contact for building clients. The position is based in Brooklyn and offers a supportive environment focused on providing housing and services to low-income or formerly homeless seniors.
Responsibilities
- Direct and answer client questions
- Maintain petty cash, billing, check request, and Metro Cards
- Maintain facility and staff activity calendars
- Track vacations and attendance
- Maintain client data and files
- Keep an updated file of vendors, order and track supplies
- Maintain filing system
- 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
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of two years related work experience
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work with a diverse and special needs population
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations
Full Job Description
Office Manager
The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2756
Friday, September 20, 2024
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.
Located in Brooklyn, The Domenech offers 72 units of permanent , supportive housing to low-income or formerly homeless se n i or s. Breaking Ground provides senior-specific programmi ng, including coor dinati ng home care and medical services, and activities to help tenant s remain physically and mentally activ e.
Breaking Ground embrace s a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. Reporting to the Program Director, t he Office Manager is responsible for administrative responsibilities supporting the day-to-day operations for the Program. including bookkeeping, scheduling , note taking , maintaining filing systems, writing letters and other correspondence, maintaining client data. The Office Manager is an important point of contact for building clients .
This is a 35 hour work week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
+ Direct and answer client questions
+ Responsible for maintaining petty cash, billing, check request s , and Metro C ards
+ Maintain facility and staff activity calendars
+ Track vacations and attendance
+ Maintain client data and files
+ Keep an updated file of vendors, order and track supplies
+ Maintain filing system
+ Order and keep an inventory of office supp lies
+ Answer phones, direct calls , and take messages
+ Attend meetings and take notes
+ Coordinate events
+ Performs other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ M inimum of two years related work experience
+ Bachelor's degree preferred
+ Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
+ Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
+ Able to work with a diverse and special needs population
+ Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
+ Must have exc ellent written and verbal skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
+ Experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Min Hiring Rate $19.23
+ Max Hiring Rate $19.23
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+ The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America