Education Administrative Intern (Spanish Speaking)

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Overview

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America into the socio-economic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage. CIANA is seeking a Spanish-speaking Education Administrative Intern to carry out basic administrative tasks and calling and completing forms for clients in the Education Programs. This is a great opportunity for a college student seeking to complete fieldwork hours and to gain hands-on experience in education or a non-profit organization.

Responsibilities

(*) Answer door and welcome guests to the office and direct them to the appropriate staff member;

(*) Conduct general intakes with clients and provide them with information for the service requested (ESL, civics, legal, etc);

(*) Enter client information into our database and Google Platforms;

(*) Answer the main phone line, respond to inquiries, and take messages when necessary;

(*) Return calls to clients when needed;

(*) Help organize education materials both in the office and online.

Qualifications

(*) Interested in Education;

(*) Fluency in Spanish required;

(*) Highly organized and detail-oriented;

(*) Exhibits professional and courteous demeanor and phone etiquette;

(*) Respectful and sensitive to other cultures;

(*) Experience using Google Platforms is strongly preferred.

Location

(*) At CIANA’s office on 36-12 34th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106.

(*) By the Steinway St R M Subway station or the N W Broadway Subway station.

(*) The Q66, Q101, Q102, and Q104 bus routes are also just a few blocks away.

Time Commitment

(*) Regular schedule required.

(*) Interns must commit to serving 10 - 15 hours a week at minimum.

*This is an in-person position and you must report to our office in Astoria.

**This position is open to New York City (and surrounding area) residents only.