Provides administrative and office support across organizational departments, including filing, phone calls, mail handling, supply management, room organization, research, report writing, training, video projects, and newsletter assembly. The role may involve community interaction, field work, travel between office locations, virtual and in-person meetings, mentor coordination, and completing weekly assignments. This temporary internship requires English fluency, basic technical skills, presentation abilities, and access to communication equipment and internet.
OverviewAssisting with basic administrative & office related task (filing, phone calls, mail handling, moving or procuring office supplies, organizing rooms) Interacting with the community in which we serve (Child Welfare/FC) Research, report writing, training, video project and newsletter assembly, and/or other creative projects as assigned) Some field work is possible and traveling to different office locations may be necessary Participation throughout the program requires you to be available for virtual and in person meetings, consistent and appropriate contact with your mentor and internship coordinator Meeting assignment & deadlines on a weekly basis
The New York Foundling Mentored Internship Program is hiring a temporary Project Assistant. This person is responsible for providing support to staff in the course of their normal operations and duties in departments that include but are not limited to (Development, Training, Adoption & Legal, Home finding, Executive offices, and Mental health).
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications- Must be fluent in English and can write English
- Demonstrate strong commitment to safety
- Must have access to basic communication equipment (phone, laptop or tablet), the internet
- Be willing to learn and exercise basic technical skills (Outlook & TEAMS)
- Some presentation skills are necessar
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