Program Assistants

The Senate Programs team is seeking a multi-skilled individual 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 This is a full-time position, 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. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Sick time * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance * Wellness Program The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. 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.