Weekday Site Assistant (2025-2026) at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, NonprofitIndustries

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and ability to multitask and handle challenging priorities
Highly resourceful and solutions-oriented; flexible to work either in-person or virtual environments when needed
Skilled at troubleshooting technical issues and able to train team members on site
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback with their manager and fellow site team members
Sound judgement, maturity and ability to communicate and serve as a role model to high school students
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team based environment
Can lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

Check in Support - Welcoming and checking in scholars, instructors, and program staff. Directing community members on spaces around the office
Navigate program technology– Setup program technology such as our attendance tracker, barcode scanners and Zoom chat. Provide project and adapter support as needed
Track Inventory - distribute and track requested items such as Metrocards, program materials and any technology loaned out for the day
Bodeguita management - replenish snacks at least once a day and cups as needed
General Program Support – Provide support for end of day closing procedures, completing biweekly inventory, moving program materials to storage and replenishing snacks
Study Hall initiative - Using a set semester budget, working with your site team to promote new initiatives to foster community during asynchronous weeks such as “International Snacks weeks” , “Coffee/Tea week” or “Study music week”
Program Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the program, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Customer ServiceCheck-in SupportZoomBarcode ScannersAttendance TrackingInventory ManagementTechnology SetupOffice Navigation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for the Weekday Site Assistant position?

The position pays $18.50 per hour.

Is this a remote or in-person role, and where is it located?

This is an in-person role located at SEO’s main office in New York City, specifically 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

What are the required skills for this position?

Required skills include excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, ability to multitask, being highly resourceful and solutions-oriented, flexibility for in-person or virtual work, and skills in troubleshooting technical issues.

What is the work schedule and duration for this role?

The role is part-time and seasonal for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters, running Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on specific dates listed from September to May.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates demonstrate excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, multitasking ability, resourcefulness, flexibility, technical troubleshooting skills, and an energetic, engaging, approachable persona to foster program culture.

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Provides education programs for underserved communities

About SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

SEO offers a range of programs aimed at closing the academic and career opportunity gap for underserved communities, including an 8-year academic program for public high school students and industry-wide programs providing education and mentorship opportunities. The company's initiatives also support future lawyers in excelling in their careers and provide ongoing development for alumni, focusing on making connections, professional/personal development, and civic engagement.

55 Exchange Pl, New York, NY 10005, USAHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$10.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Consulting, Social Impact, Financial Services, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees