GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER Administrative Coordinator Salary in the United States

Description

Intro/Program Description: The Goddard Riverside Law Project provides free legal services and organizing support to low-income individuals, families, and groups of tenants in the west side of Manhattan. Our mission is to empower tenants and preserve affordable housing through advocacy, legal representation, relationship building, and grassroots education. We aim to protect tenants’ rights and hold bad actors accountable while working towards establishing pro-tenant laws and sound housing policy through city and statewide coalition work. To these ends, we integrate tenant voices and collaborate with the community, particularly SRO tenants and marginalized populations. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Role, Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Office Management:

• Monitor office equipment; report and follow up on any repairs needed.
• Monitor office supplies and order as needed
• Oversee staff schedules and messenger/delivery needs
• Oversee file storage and organization
• Oversee and report on petty cash fund and disbursement vouchers
• Oversee and report on attorney escrow account, including deposits and payments
• Occasional bank deposits and/or post office visits
• Manage and maintain program vendor relationships
• Manage and maintain program invoices and submitting them to database for approval

Personnel Duties:

• Serve as liaison with GRCC HR department for new hires and changes. 
• Orient new staff with office procedures;

Personnel Duties:

• Answer phones, relay and record messages. 
• Greet and refer clients and visitors;
• Manage intake process each Thursday
• Type and format legal papers and other documents as necessary
• Maintain electronic and paper files, make copies, type forms,
• Provide general support assistance to lawyers and organizers
• Assist Director with reporting numbers and preparing reports for funders

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Required

• Strong Communication skills
• Fluent in English and Spanish;
• Strong knowledge of word processing applications and ability to use computer database (training will be provided for program particular databases);
• Basic knowledge of excel program;
• Highly organized and detail oriented;

Preferred

• Familiarity with housing and landlord-tenant issues;
• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to social justice work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations;

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be comfortable operating Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Familiarity with LegalServer, a database for legal services providers; training will be provided.

Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Office and occasional errands outside the office.