Administration
The NYSPCC is currently looking for applicants for the following role:
Executive Assistant
As the world’s first child protection agency, The NYSPCC responds to the complex needs of abused and neglected children, and those involved in their care, by providing best practice counseling, legal, and educational services. Through research, communications and training initiatives, we work to expand these programs to prevent abuse and help more children heal.
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling all administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and Board of Directors to ensure smooth and effective operation of The NYSPCC.
Responsibilities:
• Managing the Executive Director’s calendar and phone messages, scheduling meetings, and requests to staff as appropriate.
• Managing the Executive Director’s travel arrangements and conference/meeting preparation.
• Researching and preparing briefing materials for a variety of meetings and presentations.
• Managing internal and external requests, especially requests for approval/signature.
• Sending emails, letters, and other communication both directly and on behalf of the Executive Director to Board members, staff, and organizational partners.
• Providing scheduling and administrative support to other members of the Executive Team for large meetings, special events, etc.
• Providing support to the Board of Directors in their governance role.
• Maintaining Board resolutions, minutes, and board packet files.
• Scheduling and organizing board meetings/calls.
• Taking attendance and minutes for all meetings.
• Developing an annual Board and committee meetings schedule and organizing new Board member orientations as needed.
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 3-5 years of administrative experience.
• Experience working as an assistant to senior nonprofit executives preferred.
• Have exceptional attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Salary: $75-85k, commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefit package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 403B plan with match, life insurance, and generous vacation/personal day leave. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, or know of anyone who may be interested, please send/email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@nyspcc.org.
Training Institute
The NYSPCC is currently looking for applicants for the following role:
Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist
The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) is currently accepting applications for a Full–time Training Specialist at The NYSPCC. The position is a hybrid of in-person and remote work. The Training Specialist will work to support the development, delivery and promotion of The NYSPCC Training curricula and materials. The Training Specialist, in collaboration with other members of the Training Institute, will help to support local, national and international child abuse prevention initiatives. The Training Specialist will help develop and deliver all prevention programming targeting youth and parents/caregivers, with a focus on the Safe Touches program, an evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention program for K-3rd grade students. The Training Specialist will be the point person for all parent/caregiver workshops. Responsibilities include: conducting outreach to public and private schools and youth-serving organizations across NYC; overseeing scheduling and coordination; communicating with school administrators, teachers and counselors; facilitating workshops; training clinicians and interns on facilitation; compiling data and generating program reports; and ensuring quality program implementation. This position will also help to support the expansion of the Safe Touches program nationally. The Training Specialist will support with the development of training content and materials and the delivery of trainings to all youth age groups and parents and caregivers on issues related to child abuse and neglect. The ability to deliver trainings virtually and travel to deliver workshops and trainings in-person throughout NYC is required, as well as the ability to work a flexible weekday schedule to accommodate an occasional evening session.
Responsibilities:
The Training Specialist for the Training Institute will support all activities of the Training Institute including but not limited to:
• Curriculum and material development
• Facilitation of adult and child workshops and trainings
• Background research and evaluation
• Coordination and scheduling of trainings
• Outreach and promotion
• Collecting and reviewing data and generating program report
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required. MSW, MHC, MPH or equivalent preferred, or 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience teaching or providing workshops for youth; working with families and youth with histories of trauma and abuse.
• An understanding of the complexities of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect and the child welfare process is essential.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is required.
Salary: $72,500, commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefit package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 403B plan with match, life insurance, and generous vacation/personal day leave.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, or know of anyone who may be interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Norma Richards-Daniel at The NYSPCC, 520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10018 or nrichards@nyspcc.org
*The NYSPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity in its employment practices. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender (including gender identity, sexual harassment, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State’s Corrections Law), partnership status, familial status, liability for military service, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offense, veteran status, genetic pre-disposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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