What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Housing Works?
Description
Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.org
Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV / AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.
Benefits :
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSU
Compensation Range : $17 / hr - $19 / hr commensurate with experience.
Overview :
The Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth daily operations of the dispensary by :
- Managing invoices
- Helping to track inventory
- Ensure pricing accuracy
This position is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and compliance within the dispensary is correct before they reach the sales floor
Responsibilities :
Key responsibilities and functions include :
Process incoming invoices and verify each against the corresponding purchase orders.
Log received items and correctly classify items designated for return to vendor (RTV).
Double-check prices to ensure accuracy between the charged amount and the amount paid by customers.
Other admin functions as assigned, including :
Minimum Requirements
Must be able to build reports in Excel, including composing / validating formulas common to retail sales.
To effectively manage a business's incoming and outgoing flow of products and supplies, an administrative assistant should have the following skills :
The following additional competencies are essential to success in this position :
Salary : $17 - $19
