Program Assistant

Job Announcement
Program Assistant

Riverdale Neighborhood House, Inc. (RNH) is of, by, and for its local community. Our mission is to strengthen our community in the Northwest Bronx by delivering programs and ensuring access to resources that build bonds, create networks, and promote equity across generational, cultural, racial, and economic lines. We work with a vibrant, diverse community of over 50,000 residents who live in an area bordered by the Hudson River, Van Cortlandt Park, Manhattan, and Yonkers. RNH provides a wide range of programming anchored in regular needs assessments of our community. Today, RNH offers no-cost pre-school education and free and low-cost after-school programs for children aged
2-13. Activities for high school students include internships, college advising, leadership development, and recreation. Adults participate in enrichment classes, community events, and volunteer programs.
The volunteer-run Telephone Reassurance Program supports homebound older adults. To address food insecurity (1 in 5 households locally), RNH manages a mutual-aid fridge, an urban farm, and a farm stand.

General Job Description:
Riverdale Neighborhood House, situated in the Northwest Bronx, is currently in search of an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Program Assitant to support our Youth and Teen programs. With support from the Youth Program Manager, the Program Assitant will assist in various administration duties, including data entry and research. The Program Assitant will also play a vital role in formulating and organizing recreational activities for teenagers, in addition to actively participating in the supervision of
Teen Nights—a dynamic social and recreational program tailored for teens aged 13 to 18. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, organizational skills, and a genuine commitment to fostering positive experiences for the youth in our community.

Major/Minor Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist with ensuring appropriate and timely registration and documentation of all Youth/Teen participants, complying with all funder requirements.
● Complete attendance data entry for our afterschool middle school program, SONYC.
● Assist staff with the planning and administration of the recreational program, Teen Nights, including but not limited to, researching social engagement activities, designing bulletin boards, and organizing program folders.

● Coordinate and organize SONYC and Teen Nights calendars.
● Support the promotion of youth/teen programs, including periodic outreach and recruitment.
● Serve as a positive role model and always uphold professional behavior.
● Build positive and constructive relationships with participants.
● Help ensure all teens' safety on site and inform Teen Program staff of any concerns.

Requirements/Qualifications:
● Successful Background check and State Central Registry clearances are required.
● College degree or currently enrolled in college preferred.
● Enthusiastic about positively impacting youth and teen lives in the community.
● Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for efficient task completion.
● Proficient in data entry and documentation, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
● Capable of researching and contributing to the planning of engaging activities.

To Apply - Please send a resume and cover letter by email to Silksha Sneed at ssneed@riverdaleonline.org No phone calls, please.

Work Schedule: Tuesdays (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Thursdays & Fridays (2 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Pay Rate: $21 per hour

Employee Benefits - Upon successfully passing the introductory period, employee benefit includes:

● NYS Sick Leave Paid

● 403(b) Thrift Plan

● Commuters Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer - Riverdale Neighborhood House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization - United States (Required)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10471: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person