Administrative Assistant

Be the Backbone of an Organization Changing Lives.

Cornerstone Community Initiative (CCI), a new reentry non-profit in Monroe County, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of Monroe County's coordinated reentry hub.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, solving problems, supporting a team, and making sure the details are never overlooked. As our Office Administrator, you'll play a vital role in keeping the organization running efficiently while supporting staff, participants, community partners, and organizational leadership.

Lived Experience is Valued

At Cornerstone Community Initiative, we believe lived experience strengthens our organization and helps us better serve our community.

We strongly encourage applicants with personal or familial lived experience related to incarceration, recovery, behavioral health, or navigating complex community systems to apply.

If you're looking for a position where your work directly contributes to improving lives and strengthening our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Overview

The Administrative Assistant serves as the administrative and operational backbone of Cornerstone Community Initiative. This position provides office administration, financial coordination, human resources support, grant administration, and organizational support while helping ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer service.

Working closely with the Executive Director, staff, contracted vendors, participants, and community partners, you'll help maintain the systems and processes that allow CCI to fulfill its mission every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office operations and provide exceptional customer service to participants, partners, and visitors.
• Maintain organizational records, databases, participant files, and administrative systems.
• Support financial administration, vendor coordination, payroll, and grant documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, personnel records, compliance tracking, and administrative support.
• Assist with reports, presentations, meetings, and organizational communications.
• Represent CCI professionally while supporting community engagement and organizational growth.

Qualifications & Skills

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic information systems.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Passionate about supporting a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Associate's degree preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, volunteer experience, and lived experience will be considered.

Why Join CCI?

Cornerstone Community Initiative is building Monroe County's coordinated reentry system—connecting people with housing, employment, healthcare, recovery supports, education, and community resources that help them successfully rebuild their lives.

As part of our team, you'll help create an organized, responsive, and welcoming environment that supports both our participants and our staff. Your work behind the scenes will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve every day.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Cornerstone is centering our hiring practices to prioritize persons who have person or familiar lived experience with incarceration, recovery, or behavioral health challenges. Do you have any of these experiences that will guide you in supporting reentrants coming back into our community? If yes, please describe.
• Do you have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation?

Work Location: In person