MIP Program-Project Assistant

Fostering Talent, Changing Lives

Position Description: (Summarize the essential functions of the job)
The New York Foundling Mentored Internship Program is hiring a temporary Project Assistant. This person is
responsible for providing support to staff in the course of their normal operations and duties in departments that
include but are not limited to (Development, Training, Adoption & Legal, Home Finding, Executive Offices, and
Mental Health)

Responsibilities can include assisting with basic administrative & office related task (filing,
phone calls, mail handling, moving or procuring office supplies, organizing rooms, interacting with the
community in which we serve, research, report writing, training, video project and newsletter assembly, and other
creative projects as assigned). Some field work is possible and traveling to different office locations may be
necessary. Participation throughout the program requires you to be available for virtual and in person meetings,
consistent and appropriate contact with your mentor and internship coordinator, as well as meeting assignment
deadlines on a weekly basis. 

The candidate must have access to basic communication equipment (phone, laptop
or tablet), the internet, be willing to learn and exercise basic technical skills (Outlook & TEAMS) as well as
presentation skills.