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Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.\nSPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team.\nABOUT THE ROLE:\nThe Operations Associate works under the supervision of the Senior Director of Operations. The Operations Associate supports the organization’s operations team with a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to managing vendors, creating purchase orders and expense requests, corresponding with staff and external stakeholders, conducting administrative work, and planning meetings and events. To be successful in this role, you should be well-organized, have great time management skills, and be able to act without guidance.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO:\nFacilities and Operations coordination and support at SPY Access Center and across SPY sites \nMaintain safety and office supply inventories as the Access Center \nIn-Kind Donation inventory management \nProcessing of mail including retrieval and distribution \nA wide range of administrative tasks to support the Operations Director \nAnswer and forward messages from general SPY phone line and email \nMaintain, distribute, and organize keys for all SPY sites \nPrepare safety committee meeting agendas and materials, and take meeting minutes \nSafety training coordination (e.g. evacuation drills) \nConduct onsite and offsite assignments, coordination and purchases\nOffice supplies and needs coordination \nManage Access Center site organization, appearance, and cleanliness in conjunction with the maintenance team \nCredit card and receipt tracking support \nUpdate and create operations protocol documents \nPrepare expense request and procurement forms for operations vendors \nMaintenance coordination and scheduling \nEvent support \nVendor coordination \nOversee all site and vehicle safety inspections and coordinate related items. \nSupport in large scale projects such as site acquisition and relocation \nEntry level IT support and platform user audits \nOther duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization \nRequirements\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED\nBachelor’s Degree in any related field is preferred.\n1-2 years of experience working in Operations or administrative functions is preferred.\nWorking in an uncompromising sense of integrity and ethics, discretion and confidentiality \nA high quality of character and be honest, trustworthy and reliable\nAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. \nExcellent knowledge of Google Suite, Slack, Adobe, Zoom is preferred\nStrong analytical, writing and organization skills \nExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines\nStrong initiative and leadership skills \nAbility to communicate effectively \nSelf-starter attitude \nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nChanges in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. \nPhysical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times. \nSPECIAL CONDITIONS:\nMandated Reporting Requirements: All SPY employees are mandated reporters’ and are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.\nCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. Please submit proof of vaccination to . To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are not guaranteed.\nDriver Positions:\nApplicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.\nFor driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated, employment may be discontinued. \nNOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.\nBENEFITS & PERKS:\nSafe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.\nEEO STATEMENT:\nAll aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. 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