Harlem Children's Zone·New York
The Office Aide serves as the primary point of contact for visitors and staff while managing phone inquiries. They are also responsible for performing general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and ordering office supplies.
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Office Aide.
The Office Aide will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
The Office Aide will join our team which is a center committed to empowering our youth in Central Harlem.
The idea candidate will provide general office support and possess excellent communication, organization skills, and a strong understanding of front desk operations.
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The ideal candidate has an Associates or Bachelor’s degree and/or is attending college Who You Are Excellent writing, communication, and leadership skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook What You’ll Do Serve as the first point of contact when meeting and greeting all visitors and staff Responsible for receiving phone messages and transferring information to appropriate parties Perform general administrative duties including, but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing, and ordering supplies Schedule Onsite Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm Fridays 2:00pm-6:00pm Summer Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include: Career advancement Paid sick leave Employee referral bonus Physical wellness discounts Commuter benefits Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.) The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
The ideal candidate should possess an Associate or Bachelor degree, or be currently enrolled in college. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication and organizational skills are required.
Market context
Office aide positions in New York are often tied to steady school operations and can draw interest from candidates with college experience and strong administrative skills. Competition is usually shaped by communication ability, Microsoft Office proficiency, and flexibility in supporting daily front-office tasks. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can confirm the degree preference, skill expectations, and commute-related perks.
