Location and Job Title:

Administration Assistant
Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Dr
East Hills, NY 11548

Principal Responsibilities:

Sid Jacobson JCC and its surrounding campus, the Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp provide a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. We are a national leader in providing care for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, and other degenerative illness, as well as offering year-round social, recreational, fitness, and vocational programs for children, teens, and adults living with special needs. In addition, we are Long Island's hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.

We are dedicated to serving every aspect of community wellness, regardless of age or ability. We promote physical health through our innovative health and wellness center, while also providing for emotional and spiritual health through a variety of divorce, bereavement, and cancer support groups. Enjoy a lively Zumba class or work out at our state of the art fitness center. Make new friends. Meet popular authors and inspiring speakers. Celebrate holidays. Play canasta. Practice your Hebrew. Try your hand at watercolor painting. Work out with a personal trainer. We offer educational and interactive programs for seniors 60+ to help them achieve physical fitness, experience the world through cultural programs, keep their minds active with lectures, and engage with their peers in social groups.

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you driven by a desire to give back and make a difference wherever you go? If so, we have a full-time opportunity that might be a fit for you! We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work in the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center. This position is in Nassau County, Long Island.

Our ideal candidate will be kind-hearted, caring, patient, and possess strong interpersonal skills, which includes the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants. He/she/They will be a team player, self-starter and interested in working to improve the lives of cancer survivors.

How You'll Help Us Be Successful:

• In collaboration with the director, promote, plan and implement programs and events through careful planning and scheduling, material preparation, evaluation/reporting and professional delivery and presentation
• Assist with outreach to the community with an online presence as well as going into the community to promote the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
• Update database reflecting the community resources, doctor's offices and cancer organizations. Maintains up to date resource registry to be used when assisting clients in need of services within the community
• Prepare, manage and evaluate reporting systems and create new tracking sheets as needed. Prepare, complete and collate attendance lists from different programs and classes. Track units of service that will be applied for used in reporting for grants and to the board of directors of the JCC
• Prepare and send emails to clients regarding educational workshops and assist clients with on-line registration for programs
• Search for research and grant opportunities
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• A minimum of one-year experience supporting cancer survivors or vulnerable populations
• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively
• Ability to maintain a high confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients
• Demonstrate detail and organizational orientation
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, resourcefulness
• Reliable and team player
• Able to effectively develop documents and charts
• Good oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to develop solutions to problems
• Demonstrate competencies with technology, Microsoft suite, google docs, excel, Outlook, Zoom, social media platforms
• Ability to adjust to changing deadlines in a dynamic environment and exhibit the ability to work sensitively and confidentially when dealing with staff and clients
• Ability to work with diverse groups and businesses; ability to speak effectively before groups
• Ability to keep clients confidentiality

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer:

• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive Diversity and inclusion training or programs
• Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement Plan, 100% agency sponsored Pension Plan, Employee Discounts

Sid Jacobson JCC is a beneficiary agency of the UJA Federation of New York.

COVID-19 considerations:
The Sid Jacobson JCC has a mandatory vaccine policy, a dedicated medical advisory committee, newly installed air filters and air purification systems, common surfaces/areas are sanitized regularly, and members and staff are required to follow CDC regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

How You'll Help Us Be Successful:

• In collaboration with the director, promote, plan and implement programs and events through careful planning and scheduling, material preparation, evaluation/reporting and professional delivery and presentation
• Assist with outreach to the community with an online presence as well as going into the community to promote the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
• Update database reflecting the community resources, doctor's offices and cancer organizations. Maintains up to date resource registry to be used when assisting clients in need of services within the community
• Prepare, manage and evaluate reporting systems and create new tracking sheets as needed. Prepare, complete and collate attendance lists from different programs and classes. Track units of service that will be applied for used in reporting for grants and to the board of directors of the JCC
• Prepare and send emails to clients regarding educational workshops and assist clients with on-line registration for programs
• Search for research and grant opportunities
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• A minimum of one-year experience supporting cancer survivors or vulnerable populations
• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively
• Ability to maintain a high confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients
• Demonstrate detail and organizational orientation
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, resourcefulness
• Reliable and team player
• Able to effectively develop documents and charts
• Good oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to develop solutions to problems
• Demonstrate competencies with technology, Microsoft suite, google docs, excel, Outlook, Zoom, social media platforms
• Ability to adjust to changing deadlines in a dynamic environment and exhibit the ability to work sensitively and confidentially when dealing with staff and clients
• Ability to work with diverse groups and businesses; ability to speak effectively before groups
• Ability to keep clients confidentiality

Salary:

$40,000

Agency Information:

Sid Jacobson JCC and Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp, our satellite campus in Brookville, are the best places to ENRICH yourself, EXPLORE Jewish culture and CONNECT with the community. We provide a comprehensive program based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage and culture, which enriches the lives of all individuals and families in our community. We are a proud beneficiary of UJA-Federation of New York. Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp 340 Wheatley Road Old Westbury, NY 11545 516-626-1094 For more information, visit us at www.sjjcc.org!