What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.?
Company Description
The Economic Opportunity Commission is the designated anti-poverty agency in Nassau County; an innovative Community Action Agency devoted to facilitating and strengthening basic social relationships between individuals families, and social organizations
For over 50 years, the EOC of Nassau County Inc., has provided programs and services to low-income Nassau County residents. During the past year, approximately 41,000 unduplicated low-income children, youth, individuals, and families accessed EOC Programs and services. As a Community Action Agency, the EOC of Nassau County, Inc., is a direct support for the County's residents who live at or below the federal poverty level. This includes those who are recognized as "working poor".
Job Description
JOB PROFILE:
A program assistant is mainly responsible for providing support for a specific program. The person reports to the program manager and also assists the manager in implementing the program.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of a program assistant can vary depending on the organization the person works for. However, in general, a program assistant can have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinating events and conferences
- Researching sources for funds
- Helping to prepare documentation for grants
- Preparing presentations
- Maintaining databases
- Managing online resources
- Typing out minutes of meetings
- Filing
- Managing and scheduling meetings
- Managing the calendar of the program manager
- Answering telephone calls
- Making travel arrangements
- Processing payments to suppliers and vendors
PROGRAM ASSISTANT SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to conduct research independently
- Be able to multitask
- Have a keen eye for details
- Be computer savvy
- Be good with numbers
- Be self-motivated
- Have strong inclination for customer service
- Be professional
- Be polite and courteous
- Be enthusiastic
- Be a team player
- Have problem solving ability
- Have good reasoning power
- Have strong organizational skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- One year experience in an office environment
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
