The Organization:
The Working World is a 501c3 organization with operations in the US, Nicaragua and Argentina. We are a business lender like no other. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a part of a revolution in the financial sector – putting workers and economic justice at the center of your work while helping democratically run businesses thrive – then come and work with us!
The Working World builds cooperatively-owned businesses in low-income communities in the US, Nicaragua and Argentina, using a groundbreaking model that combines non-extractive finance with tailor-made business support. We facilitate loans and business support to businesses with democratic ownership in many sectors of the economy that are designed to help facilitate business growth and worker ownership.
Since 2004, The Working World has supported more than 800 projects with over 200 businesses – lending more than $4 million dollars and creating hundreds of jobs in the process. We have over 98% repayment rates – unheard of in our industry. We attribute it to the tailor-made business support we are able to provide to each and every business that receives a Working World loan.
More information about our mission, impact and team is available on our website: www.theworkingworld.org
The Position:
The Administrative Associate will be responsible for maintaining records and files including our bookkeeping system, answering and directing general inquiries and assisting Lead Office Administrator with other tasks to support our growing organization. This position will report to the Lead Office Administrator.
Essential Duties:
- Maintain organization’s bookkeeping system in Quickbooks and assist Director of Finance and Operations and Lead Office Administrator with other financial and tax reporting requirements
- Assist Program Team in recordkeeping and data collection
- Manage conference calendar and registration deadlines
- Respond to general inquiries by phone and email
- Pay and track invoices
- Prepare and edit documents
- Maintain files and records including internal CRM and NYC Department of Small Business Services CRM
- Assist with event logistics and planning
- Monitor and maintain office supplies and equipment
- Perform banking duties such as depositing checks
- Collect and distribute inbound mailings
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree with 2+ years of professional experience in an office support role
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive
- Bookkeeping experience a plus, but not required
- Interest in cooperative development and in working with a global organization
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to eden@theworkingworld.org. Be sure to include “Administrative Associate” in the subject line of the email.
The Working World is committed to a diverse staff team and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply. Staff are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, in accordance with federal and state law.
Application deadline January 2, 2017
