About Us:

Located in both East Boston and Dorchester, St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children supports 500 mothers, fathers, and children annually with shelter, clinical and educational services, job training, employment readiness, and search for permanent housing. St. Mary’s Center has expanded and adapted to meet community needs and is now one of the largest family shelter programs in Massachusetts supporting families experiencing homelessness with shelter, transitional and permanent housing, food, basic needs assistance, and critical wrap-around supports.

Grounded in social justice, St. Mary’s Center empowers families to achieve emotional stability and economic independence through education, workforce development, and permanent housing.

Shift Available:

- Saturday 8am- 4pm

- Relief Shift

Your Role:

Reporting to the Front Desk Manager, this role will oversee and manage the central reception area by answering phone calls, greeting visitors, distributing mail, data entry and clerical office administrative support as needed. As the face of the organization, the individual in this role will be the first point of in-person contact and provide and maintain clear and respectful communication with other staff, clients, families and community partners. This is an essential member of staff and will be expected to attends applicable workshops, staff meetings and training opportunities.

Requirements:

· Work onsite at our Dorchester location- 90 Cushing Avenue Dorchester MA 02125

· Valid Driver’s license preferred

· Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of hire.

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as well as sit and stand for extended periods.

· High School Diploma

· Formal secretarial training or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred

· Must undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person