Program Assistant - Sanctuary for Families : Job Details

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

TheProgram Assistantis responsible for general administrative support for theEconomic Empowerment Program (EEP). The Program Assistant will specifically provide administrative support and coordination duties for the in-house job and career readiness training, and office operations / IT skills training. Responsible for administrative tasks related to the EEP training, including the scheduling, planning, participant performance tracking, and day-to-day coordination of the Career Readiness Workshop (CRW), Office Operations Workshop (OOW), and other in-house and external trainings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Virtual class monitoring via Zoom and participant attendance tracking
• Works closely with EEP leadership team and supports EEP structured programs with respect to assisting in planning,
• coordination, and overall training coordination
• Maintains spreadsheets and database tracking for workshop client enrollment, attendance, and test scores for
• program participant evaluation on a daily basis utilizing established evaluation tools
• Coordinates training supports and consumables for program participants (i.e. stipends, MetroCard's, supplies, etc.)
• Performs other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor
• Assist maintaining, designing, and developing program materials
• Support program leadership team in any other duties or special projects as needed

• Ability to think strategically and operationally by setting priorities and monitoring progress toward goals and objectives
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize; excellent attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to and understand different environments and constituencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as computer literacy
• Strong knowledge of Zoom, Google Suite Apps, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrable commitment to serving at-risk populations required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Minimum of (6) months of administrative experience
• High School diploma required; some college preferred in liberal arts, social sciences, or human services
• Understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic
• backgrounds
• Commitment to working to end domestic and gender-based violence

Budgeted Salary: $28.93 - $31.95 per hour (annualized based salary $52,650 - $58,158/yr; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Work position is Full-time; Hourly/Non-Exempt

Work schedule is currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer retirement contribution
• Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
• Generous Leave Policy
• Flexible spending account / Health savings account
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement program
• Wellness program and rewards

Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.

Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.