Administrative Assistant

The Albany Fund For Education (AFE) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that raises funds to enhance programming in the City School District of Albany. AFE connects students to the arts, funds innovative projects, and helps ensure that students come to school fed and fueled to learn.

This is a part-time position (12-15 hours a week) at $25/hour. Work will primarily be on-site in our downtown Albany Central Ave office (parking available, on multiple bus routes). While we would like this position to establish a regular schedule within the hours of 9-3, M-F, we also understand that flexibility is one of the benefits we *can* provide and will work with candidates to find a schedule that works for them. For example, hours may be concentrated during the school year with limited work during school breaks. There will also be very occasional evening/weekend hours needed for special events such as AFE’s annual gala.

We have multiple areas where administrative assistance is needed. The successful candidate will be able to provide support in either or both of the following focus areas, within the time allocated.

Focus Area: Marketing and Social Media

• Update AFE website (wordpress) with current news and events
• Create social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and emails to promote AFE news and events
• Assist with “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation” Summer Food Program

Focus Area: Fundraising Support

• Data entry in donor database and Quickbooks
• Generate individual and mail merge correspondence
• Solicit donations from area businesses and keep records of donors and donations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to AFE’s mission to: “enhance opportunities for students in the City School District of Albany to learn, grow, and succeed.”
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of and experience with book-keeping (Quickbooks Online) or database software (NEON CRM) a plus
• Familiarity with the City School District of Albany (alumni, parents, retirees, etc.) also a plus.
• Have a learning mindset; interested in acquiring new skills and sharing ideas

AFE is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to maintain a staff/board profile that reflects the diversity of our school district. Statistics show that people with marginalized identities often do not apply for positions when they do not meet all qualifications. We encourage you to push past the imposter syndrome and apply anyway.

Our office is located in a building where programs for children take place. In order to assure the safety of children in the building, a background check and fingerprints will be required before a job offer can be finalized.

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating how these focus areas match your qualifications and experience. Applications should be emailed to ***email_hidden***. Review of applications will begin June 22 until filled; anticipated start date around August 1, 2026.