Project Assistant

Overview

The New York Foundling's Mentored Internship Program (MIP) is hiring a temporary Project Assistant. This person is

responsible for providing support to staff in the course of their normal operations and duties in departments that

include but are not limited to (Development, Training, Adoption & Legal, Home Finding, Executive offices, and

Mental Health).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities can include; assisting with basic administrative & office related task (filing,

phone calls, mail handling, moving or procuring office supplies, organizing rooms, interacting with the

community in which we serve, research, report writing, training, video project and newsletter assembly, and other

creative projects as assigned). Some field work is possible and traveling to different office locations may be

necessary. Participation throughout the program requires you to be available for virtual and in person meetings,

consistent and appropriate contact with your mentor and internship coordinator, as well as meeting assignment

deadlines on a weekly basis. The candidate must have access to basic communication equipment (phone, laptop

or tablet), the internet, be willing to learn and exercise basic technical skills (Outlook & TEAMS) as well as

presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.