Company Information
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Company Name: Deaf Refugee Advocacy
Website: https://deafrefugeeadvocacy.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 11/04/2025
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
260 E. Main Street
3500
Rochester, New York. 14604
United States

Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Administrative Assistant to join our
team. In this role, you will provide support to our office employees,
ensuring they have all the information and resources they need to perform
their best. Your responsibilities will include answering phone calls,
scheduling appointments, planning meetings, and writing correspondence. The
ideal candidate is highly organized with excellent written and signing
communication skills and a friendly demeanor.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist Executive Director with relevant day-to-day activities as requested.
Receive clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors upon arrival and departure.
Handle incoming video/relay calls, emails, and other communications for the
agency and staff.
Provide general clerical duties such as copying, filing, information entry,
and mail.
Coordinate and schedules appointments, meetings and other arrangements as
needed.
Oversee the volunteer training and assignments.
Maintain office environment, equipment, supplies and inventory.
Monitor office safety and communication systems.
Respond to inquiries and informational requests.
Record keeping, security and maintenance of all agency tracking systems.
Additional responsibilities deemed necessary to the agency’s functioning
and operations.

Key Competencies: Deaf and International cultural awareness, knowledge, and
sensitivity; Strong customer service abilities; Effective receptive and
expressive communication skills; Strong organization and planning skills;
Strong interpersonal and networking skills, Detail oriented; Proficient in
Microsoft 365 Office Suite; Effective decision making and problem-solving
skills.

Key Expectations: Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a
vehicle; Must reside within Monroe County. Flexibility with working hours and
availability for events, including occasional evenings and weekends
preferred.

Education and Experience: BA/BS with 2+ years of office administration
experience preferred. Must demonstrate native-like fluency in American Sign
Language. Experience in computer tracking and database management
applications needed.

Status: Full-time, Hourly & Nonexempt, Reports to Executive Director.
In-person work schedule required.

Yearly Salary range: $40,000 to $45,000

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover
letter and resume to jobs@deafrefugeeadvocacy.org [1] with the subject line
“Administrative Assistant Application.” Candidates with diverse
backgrounds, education and experience are strongly encouraged to apply. DRA
is a sign language inclusive work environment. We will accept submissions
until all positions are filled.

For further inquiries, please contact inquiry@deafrefugeeadvocacy.org [2].
For more information about DRA, please check our website at
www.deafrefugeeadvocacy.org [3].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


[1] mailto:jobs@deafrefugeeadvocacy.org
[2] mailto:inquiry@deafrefugeeadvocacy.org
[3] http://www.deafrefugeeadvocacy.org


Requirements:
BA/BS with 2+ years of office administration experience preferred. Must
demonstrate native-like fluency in American Sign Language. Experience in
computer tracking and database management applications needed.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Careers at Deaf Refugee Advocacy
URL: https://deafrefugeeadvocacy.org/careers


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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