The Senate Programs team is seeking two multi-skilled individuals, proficient in Microsoft Office, to provide support to the various programs run by the Senate Services Department to benefit State Senators and students throughout New York State. These programs include, but are not limited to, Summer Reading, Graduation Certificates, Youth Leadership Recognition Awards, Lyme & Tick Awareness, and more.

Senate Program Assistants work with other departments to publicize these programs, secure Senators participation, perform outreach to schools, coordinate materials as needed for various programs, and report on program status to the Director of Senate Services.

Program Assistants work in a team environment and coordinate daily with other members of the Senate Services Department, local schools, and Senators staff to stay organized ensure programs are successfully managed.

Responsibilities include:

• Answering calls/emails from staff in a timely fashion
• Planning and executing program details as provided by the Director of Senate Services
• Utilizing appropriate computer systems to perform outreach and create organized lists for program details
• Maintaining close working relationships with other Senate Departments
• Working with Program Coordinators on the team to perform outreach, problem solve, brainstorm new ideas, and assist on larger Senate-wide programs
• Meeting attendance requirements as established by the office
• Performing other duties including: proofing documents for programs, setting-up spreadsheets with program details, and additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Senate Services

These are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, located in Albany, New York. The salary range is $35,000 to $40,000, commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates must have a high school degree, or the equivalent, and must submit a cover letter with their resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person