Safe Horizon · 1 week ago
Program Assistant - Domestic Violence Shelter, Willow
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.08/hr - $25.38/hr
3+ years expSafe Horizon is an organization focused on providing support for individuals affected by domestic violence. The Program Assistant is responsible for administrative support and clerical tasks within the department, including greeting visitors, managing communications, and coordinating events.
CommunitiesHomeless ShelterHumanitarianNon Profit
Responsibilities
Greets visitors and acts as a receptionist for the department or site
Answers and directs telephone calls, faxes and mail directed to department or site
Monitors the dwelling vacancy, offline and maintenance bulletin board
Posts vacancies to Safe Horizon Hotline SORTS WEB computer system
Oversees daily HRA attendance sheets and census reports; completes Nightly Call List and dwelling updates
Orders, organizes and distributes office supplies
Accepts and distributes residents mail
Coordinate set-up and staffing of events including holiday, workshops, press, donor, and general meetings
Utilizes and/or maintains a (HRA SORTS WEB) database
Acts as liaison with other departments for purchasing supplies, processing paperwork, obtaining necessary sign-off on documents, etc
Schedules and coordinates both internal and external meetings
Processes payment requests, monitors Department spending and budgets
Maintains resource materials, completes data entry and runs reports for mailing and letters
Writes, proofreads, distributes and files correspondence, reports, memoranda and other documents
Other program related clerical duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent budgeting and spreadsheet skills
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Internet research
Ability to work independently and contribute as an integral part of a team
Flexibility and an ability to work with accuracy under pressure in a deadline-driven multi-task environment are crucial
High school diploma/GED and three years of related experience or associate degree and one year of related experience
Preferred
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company Life Insurance
Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits Program
Gym Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Employee Learning Center
Company
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is victim assistance organization provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa A. O'Connor, Ph.D.
Deputy CEO
Denise Hagley
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
San Francisco Chronicle
2025-09-06
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