About The Care Center:
The Care Center is a comprehensive and transformative educational program located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide opportunities for young mothers and all women facing systemic barriers to resume their education and acquire the education, resources, and skills for lifelong growth, wellness, and economic stability. All of this work takes place in a turn-of-the-century brick mansion. The first floor houses a daycare for babies and toddlers. Classes take place on the upper and lower floors along with our student support services and administrative offices.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and welcoming Administrative Assistant to join The Care Center. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for students and visitors—greeting them with warmth, answering and directing phone calls, responding to inquiries, taking and forwarding messages, supporting school meals, and connecting visitors with the appropriate staff member. This is a temporary position for an average of 5-10 consecutive days per month.
Areas of Responsibility:
-Answer phones and direct callers to the appropriate staff member.
-Sort and distribute incoming mail and process outgoing mail, including bulk mailings, as needed.
-Post-weekly attendance sheets notices.
-Order food for student and staff lunches and track participants.
-Set up and put away breakfast and lunch in compliance with State standards.
-Maintain a tidy, welcoming appearance of front office, foyer, student lunchroom and waiting area.
Qualifications:
-You believe in The Care Center’s mission and values and are committed to supporting the communities we serve.
-Experience with general office tasks such as answering phones, managing mail/postage and other office equipment.
-Basic computer proficiency in Google Workspace and basic data entry.
-Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
-Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
-Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
-Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
-Must pass comprehensive Background Record Check.
Hours, Location and Compensation:
The Care Center is located at 247 Cabot Street in Holyoke. This is an hourly position for an average of 5-10 consecutive days per month. Work hours are 8am - 2:30pm, with some flexibility required. The rate of pay is $22.00 per hour.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume to employment@carecenterholyoke.org along with a brief cover letter stating why you are interested in working for The Care Center and why you are confident that you would be a great fit for this job.
This position will begin immediately.
Notice of Inclusion:
Diversity and inclusion are crucial to our mission and we are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer The Care Center does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, accessibility needs, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. As such, The Care Center strongly encourages people from marginalized communities to apply, recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to achieving our mission.
