Administrative Assistant - Trenton, United States - Isles, Inc.

Isles, Inc.

Verified Company

Trenton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

ABOUT ISLES FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER:

Isles' Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) helps low to moderate income families boost earnings, reduce expenses, and make appropriate financial decisions that lead to asset building through an integrated service model approach.

The FOC provides individuals and families with services across three critical and interconnected areas:
employment services, financial coaching and access to income supports.

Isles' FOC enhances Isles' existing financial services and workforce development programming, and complements our two decades of housing counseling services.

POSITION DETAILS:

Staff front desk, welcoming participants and directing them to the appropriate person
Follow up with participants to gather documentation and necessary paperwork and information
Answer and direct phone calls and provide accurate information regarding training and support options
Enter customer information into Salesforce
Help direct customers through workforce development process
Provide outstanding customer service to customers, vendors, and program applicants
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
Carry out administrative duties such as applicant file preparation, scanning, filing, etc.
Maintain computer and manual filing systems
Assist with program marketing and outreach
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

WHO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL:

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Required qualifications:_

Proven administrative experience
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
A commitment to supporting and empowering individuals and families from historically underresourced communities and increasing their financial capabilities and wealth
Ability to work independently and collegially in a fastpaced, goaloriented environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Willingness and ability to learn new software
Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license
A flexible schedule and the ability to provide services on weekends and evenings, as needed
Experience and cultural competency working with individuals and families from varied experiences and backgrounds
Proficiency in utilizing virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.)
High school diploma or equivalent

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Preferred qualifications:_

Familiarity with employers in Trenton and Mercer County
Work experience in the social services sector
Associate or Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

ABOUT ISLES:

Founded in 1981, Isles is a nationally recognized nonprofit community development and environmental organization with the mission to foster self-reliant families in healthy, sustainable communities.

Each year, Isles reaches thousands of central New Jersey residents with opportunities for at-risk youth job training, affordable housing development, financial literacy training, homeownership counseling, community gardening, environmental health and education, community organizing, and regional planning.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK FOR ISLES:

Throughout its 43-year history, Isles has proactively and innovatively anticipated and responded to changing needs and priorities of the Trenton community and beyond.

Isles works to impact underlying causes of social inequities in meaningful and effective ways, while ensuring a healthy work-life balance for staff members.

Isles' culture is built around collaboration and mutual support, internally and externally, and a socially conscious commitment to advancing social justice and equity.

Our team consists of more than 100 employees, plus a corps of volunteers and an engaged Board of Directors.

Compensation:
Starting salary range is $42,000-48,000 based on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA benefits, 401K with company match and a generous PTO policy.

Pay:
$42, $48,000.00 per year

Benefits: