Senior Administrative Assistant To Vp Of Pp&S

Title of Position:Senior Administrative Assistant to VP of Public Policy, and Strategy FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Public Policy and Strategy

Reports to: VP, Public Policy and Strategy

Salary: $25.27/hr

Positions Reporting to this Position: None

Purpose of the Position:

Since its founding to provide emergency shelter to four homeless women and their children, Win has grown into the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City. Win offers transitional shelter housing and permanent supportive housing that’s coupled with programs and services developed to support long-term housing stability. All of Win’s services are guided by its mission – to transform the lives of New York City homeless women and their children by providing the safe housing, critical services, and the ground-breaking programs they need to succeed on their own – so the women can regain their independence and their children can look forward to a brighter future.

We are looking for an individual to support the work of Win’s Public Policy and Strategy Department, with a genuine interest and curiosity in breaking cycles of family homelessness, public policy, advocacy, and research. This role will work closely with the VP, Public Policy and Strategy, to advance the department’s mission in fighting to end family homelessness. This role will report to the VP of PPS.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Communications Manager in capturing images and supporting social media presence.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to travel to Win sites, meetings, and events throughout New York City with occasional travel to Albany and Washington D.C.
• Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of the work-day.

Qualifications:

• Interest Public Policy, Advocacy, or research.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to create systems to track data from multiple sources.
• Exposure to Canva or other online graphic design tools a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Familiarity or interest in working with homeless services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint, and general Internet and electronic communications.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in an office setting.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Sets an example by following Win policies and procedures. Acts with a high degree of professionalism and has a good work ethic.
• Facilitating Change: Delivers high quality results consistently. Seeks to learn new skills and participates in professional development.
• Managing Performance: Works effectively with peers and interacts respectfully with clients and coworkers. Participates actively in team meetings. Demonstrates empathy.
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skill and applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems.
• Communicating and Collaborating: Understands and embodies the values and mission of Win. Keeps the manager informed about progress and problems.

WIN’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION HIRING COMMITMENT

Our most effective service to our community comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experience. As a result, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Win actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.