Program Aide

About NIA Community Services: Founded in 1981, the NIA Community Services Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing issues that impact youth, families, and seniors. The NIA serves thousands of clients each year through after-school programs, summer day camps, cultural arts opportunities, youth and family counseling services, community assistance, referral services, and senior support programs.

The NIA offers students access to arts, sports, leadership, STEM, and academic opportunities through after-school programs that foster positive youth development, teach new skills, and encourage learning through exploration. NIA programs provide an environment where students learn to think critically and communicate confidently; a place where students develop the tools necessary to realize their individual talents and embrace the larger world through meaningful opportunities for experiential education, service learning, and community building.

Visit us at www.niabklyn.org

Program Aide Job Description:

The Program Aide is responsible for assisting with the operations of a school-based after-school program. Responsibilities include assisting with administrative duties, data entry, and daily program procedures. Additional tasks will be assigned, as needed, to accomplish program goals. Computer literacy and strong organizational skills are required. Flexibility, a collaborative spirit, and can-do attitude are essential for this position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance data and meet deadlines for data entry into database
• Become familiar with all New York City Department of Health and funder regulations and meets all contractual obligations, specifically in enrollment and rate of participation, and assist in ensuring all requirements are met
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration, funders, the community, and NIA)
• Input accurate time and attendance records for all staff, help maintain current staff and student files, incident and accident reports, and other required documentation and student data
• Perform other duties and tasks as deemed necessary by the NIA

Required Skills:

• High school diploma required; BA or some college credits completed in education, youth development, or a related field preferred
• 1-2 years of prior administrative experience required; experience working in a school, or an educational setting preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, email correspondence, and database management is required
• Must take part in professional development and be available for some organization events outside of regular business hours.

Education and Experience:

• Admin: 1 year (Preferred)
• Elementary/Middle School Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:30pm-5:30pm (hours may vary)

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Ability to commute/Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NIA Community Services Network, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.