New York State AFL-CIO
 

Administrative Assistant

Based in Albany, NY

 

The New York State AFL-CIO seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant for its Albany, New York headquarters to support the Political Director and the COPE Department. The successful candidate will have an associate degree or higher, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an office setting, or equivalent combination, and strong computer and communication skills.

Duties include:

• Coordinate with other staff for ordering and receiving and organizing office supplies
• Maintain files, photocopy, collate, and other clerical and administrative duties needed to support the office
• Correspondence and communication with statewide labor organizations
• Administrative and clerical support for annual fundraising events
• Administrative support and coordination related to multi-day convention
• Create letters, faxes, memos, correspondence, scans, compliance reporting documents, other documents as needed
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting
• Coordinate with staff in the organization on various mailings, events, projects
• Other administrative duties to support the Political Director, COPE department, and the organization
• Excellent work attendance, attention to detail, professional work habits and demeanor required
• Occasional travel and overtime required
• If selected, membership in a union is required

Annual salary range $55,366 – $67,600, excellent benefits, vacation, sick, and personal leave, 401(k) contributions, off-street parking. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel etc.) required. References required.

The New York State AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Please send résumé and a cover letter to: resumes@nysaflcio.org.