BROOKLYN, NYPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.

• Job overview

  The Administrative Assistant role at Samaritan Daytop Village supports the organization by managing clerical tasks and administrative activities to help achieve the agency's mission in health and human services.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Administrative Assistant will communicate with management and staff, maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, manage employee files, handle correspondence, maintain filing systems, answer phones professionally, and order office supplies to support daily office operations.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with some college preferred, at least two years of administrative assistant experience, proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft Office, strong time management, communication skills, and flexibility to meet deadlines.

• Company information

  Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is a nationally recognized non-profit health and human services agency with over 60 programs serving more than 33,000 New Yorkers annually in NYC and the greater New York Area.

• Job location and travel

  The job is based in New York City or the greater New York Area, consistent with the organization's service locations.

Company overview

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is a non-profit organization specializing in providing comprehensive health and human services, including substance use treatment, mental health support, and shelter services. They generate revenue through government contracts, grants, and donations. Founded in 1960, the organization has a rich history of evolving from a small substance abuse treatment center into a multifaceted service provider, impacting over 33,000 individuals annually across New York. Their mission focuses on improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations through holistic and compassionate care.

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