Executive/Administrative Assistant

Yaffed believes every child has the right to a quality education and works to ensure that Haredi and Hasidic Yeshivas in New York deliver a quality secular education to their students.

Yaffed is seeking an Executive/Administrative Assistant to support Yaffed’s Executive Director and the organization’s leadership team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to work independently and have access to a reliable internet connection.

This is a mostly remote position with attendance at in-person meetings and events required. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the executive director’s schedule, including scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements
• Create agendas, take minutes and follow up on action items from Board and team meetings. 
• Handle incoming calls and emails and respond to inquiries on behalf of the executive director
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents as needed
• Support the organization’s social media presence and assist with outreach efforts
• Help plan, coordinate and attend events and meetings, including managing logistics and preparing materials
• Conduct research and compile information as needed for projects and initiatives
• Provide general administrative support to the organization, including maintaining files and records, processing invoices and expenses, and managing office supplies
• Provide project management support for specific organizational initiatives, including basic website maintenance.

Requirements:

• Some experience in WordPress and/or other website hosting software. 
• Experienced in account payables and receivables. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience with social media management and outreach
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to YAFFED’s mission and values

Compensation:

• Starting salary of $50,000-$60,000
• Health insurance with generous employer coverage 
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account 
• 403B retirement plan 
• Generous, flexible PTO

Application Process:

Yaffed will be accepting applications for this position on a rolling basis with candidates being considered until the position is filled.