• Job Description

  Req#: 323688

  Job Details

  Level: Entry

  Job Location: Brooklyn Older Adult Center - Brooklyn, NY

  Position Type: Part Time

  Education Level: High School Degree or Equivalent

  Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

  Job Shift: Day

  Job Category: Admin - Clerical

  ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

  Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/)

  JOB SUMMARY

  Reporting to the Director of Brooklyn Older Adult Center, the part-time Program Assistant will be primarily tasked with assisting older adult center members, through offering our weekly and monthly activities schedule, assisting with questions regarding intake and enrollment, and overall ensuring program efficiency and a high quality of service that respects the dignity of each member.

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the program’s remote and in-person activities attendances, answering questions regarding the activities
  • Support new member enrollment and intake processes
  • Notify members of any scheduling updates
  • Provide support during community outreach events
  • Assist in holiday event preparation
  • Help track attendance
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Program Services Director

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required
  • Experience working with older adults and within immigrant communities preferred

  Skills and Competencies:

  • Must be fluent in English and Mandarin and/or Cantonese
  • Demonstrates clear communication skills and effective teamwork

  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

  • $17.00 - $18.00 per hour; 15 hours per week
  • CPC offers eligible part-time staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

  HOW TO APPLY

  Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Helen Chen, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

  CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

• About the company

  Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc.

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