Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is seeking a detail-oriented Clerical Worker candidate to become a part of our team! This position will work on the School Construction Authority Job Order Contract (SCA JOC). This long-term position is in-person, Monday-Friday at One Penn Plaza in Manhattan.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma is required.
- Minimum 2 years of full-time clerical experience
- Experience and/or interest in construction management is a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
Duties:
- Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, and document management.
- Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and courtesy.
- Assist with order entry and maintain accurate records.
- Provide administrative support such as proofreading documents and correspondence.
- Manage calendars and schedule appointments.
- Coordinate projects and assist with project management tasks.
Skills:
- Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
- Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to clients.
- Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Proactive and take initiative.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Clerical: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10119 (Required)
Work Location: In person