Bilingual (Portuguese) Administrative Assistant Volunteer

Legion of Good Will (LBV-USA) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) ecumenical organization dedicated to provide charitable and educational services for underprivileged families aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

We are seeking a volunteer in our New York Office to provide administrative and accounting support to senior management. Great opportunity for college students seeking first-time employment experience.

Responsibilities:

• Represent LBV-USA organization in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner. This role is the face of the organization to all internal and external collaborators;
• Assist individuals seeking bureau services;
• Perform calendar management. Organize appointments, take notes, and help in monitoring deadlines;
• Ensure full phone coverage and message delivery to appropriate staff;
• Work collaboratively with other administrative team members;
• Help maintain the organization’s database with data entry and updates.

Requirements:

• Adequate English writing for communication outreach and fluency in Portuguese;
• Must have expertise in all MS Office Applications (Word and Excel). Must be willing to learn new applications as needed;
• Accuracy, organization, time-management, and efficiency are extremely important in this position;
• Must be able to work collaboratively and without direction, anticipate the needs of the executive, proactively solve problems and otherwise contribute to the success of the organization;
• Must be available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm.

The volunteer position requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, though the schedule is flexible. A stipend for food and transportation is offered. There is a possibility of hiring.

Job Location:

12 E 41st St - Suite 1402, New York, NY - 10017.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 4-hour shift

Work Location: In person