Administrative Assistant, Clarkson Estates

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth.  CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Clarkson Estates will provide supportive housing to 59 formerly homeless families, 35 formerly homeless young adults, 35 youth aging out of foster care, and 35 formerly incarcerated individuals. Programming will focus on economic development and workforce training, youth development and violence prevention, adult education and financial literacy, recreation, and health and wellness. 

Position: Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Program Director
Location: 329 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

• Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operations of all departments.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls.

• Direct callers and general voicemail messages to the appropriate personnel.
• Organize and maintain daily attendance in the form of sign in sheets, data logs or remote session reports.
• Assist non-clerical staff with clerical work (i.e., data collection and data verification).
• Greet visitors/clients, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Provide callers with answers to questions about the organization (i.e. eligibility, address, contact #, directions, etc.).
• Compose, type, print and send general correspondence, training curriculums, memos, reports and marketing materials (via e-mails, faxing, interoffice mail, etc.).
• Organize and maintain filing system(s).
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, prepare agendas, reserve and prepare meeting rooms/facilities.
• Ensure that fax and copy machines are in working condition.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and track all office equipment maintenance issues.
• Schedule all office equipment repairs and servicing as needed.
• Prepare, submit and track all MIS requests for assistance.
• Prepare purchasing requests and support with procurement related tasks (i.e. reconcile purchase orders and invoices).
• Order, receive, track, store and distribute office supplies.
• Conduct mail pickups and/or deliveries.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of customer service experience.

• Relevant education and years of experience described above.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to internal and external audiences and various levels of management.
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system and greet a high-volume of incoming visitors.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced, high volume, and deadline driven environment.
• Organized and detail oriented with strong documentation skills and a commitment to upholding confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Bilingual required in Creole, Ukrainian, Farsi/Dari, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, or Mandarin (prioritized according to program needs).
• Demonstrated ability and dedication to work with refugees, asylees, immigrants, young adults, and low income populations

Compensation:  $47,775 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.


CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.