Job Posting – Office Coordinator

New Economy Project seeks an energetic Office Coordinator to join our team. The Office Coordinator will play a vital role providing administrative and operational support across the organization to advance dynamic racial and economic justice campaigns in New York City.

New Economy Project works to build an economy that works for all, rooted in racial and neighborhood equity, cooperation, and ecological sustainability. We work with community groups to challenge systemic discrimination and advance cooperative and community-led development, through coalition-building, legal and policy advocacy, popular education, applied research, communications, and other strategies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Office Coordinator’s core responsibilities include:

  • General office duties, including answering telephones; responding to inquiries; processing mail; and managing supplies
  • Providing core administrative support to the management and legal teams
  • Providing logistical support for meetings, fundraising and other activities
  • Tracking activities through the organization’s calendar, database and other systems
  • Processing accounts receivable and payable
  • Serving as the primary point of contact with IT consultants and vendors

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will:

  • Embrace New Economy Project’s vision, mission, and commitment to transformational change, racial justice, just transition, and economic democracy
  • Be extremely organized and detail-oriented, and an innate problem-solver
  • Have at least three years of experience in office administration or similar settings
  • Enjoy working independently and in teams, on a range of projects
  • Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across racial, gender, class and other identities
  • Be punctual and reliable, with excellent time-management skills
  • Have experience with IT and CRM database management

We will consider a candidate’s full range of educational, professional, and life experience. We do not require that candidates possess any specific degrees or levels of formal educational attainment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience, with an expected annual salary range between $52,000 and $62,000. New Economy Project offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) and flexible spending plans, and generous paid-time off, including a paid sabbatical after five years.

LOCATION

New Economy Project’s office is located at 121 West 27th Street in Manhattan. The position is primarily in-person. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all staff.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF document to hiring@neweconomynyc.org, with “Office Coordinator” in the subject line. Indicate in your cover letter your interest in and qualifications for the position, and how you heard about the job posting.

New Economy Project is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace, and to providing staff with ongoing professional development opportunities. We actively recruit and encourage people of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, immigrants, and people from low-income backgrounds to apply.