Program Assistant Jobs in New York, NY
Program assistant jobs in New York are in consistent demand, concentrated across Midtown Manhattan, the Upper West Side, and Downtown Brooklyn in nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and government agencies. Employers hiring right now include Community Access, City University of New York, and Goddard Riverside Community Center. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Overview
Starting a new career is a big deal, and at Burlington, we love big deals! If you enjoy identifying emerging trends, have strong attention to detail, and are interested in building a career in retail merchandising and buying, we encourage you to apply. You will analyze a business area and develop relationships with vendors to bring in the best products and values for our customers.Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry.
Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/
Our Development Program
Our Assistant Buyer program opportunity is a starting point for a career journey in Buying and here is a peek at what you can expect:
A hands-on training and onboarding program for your first weeks in which you will be placed in a business area to start applying your knowledge and skills.
A mentor who will help guide and support you through training and beyond.
Shadowing opportunities with various buying teams both in market and in the office
A hybrid model that includes in-office, market/comp shopping and remote days. This schedule can be subject to change. (Relocation benefits are available for those who are eligible).
Being a part of an onboarding class with peers who will be starting in the same role and start date as you.
A Day in the Life
Select and procure merchandise in conjunction with your Buyer in the assigned business area of responsibility to ensure that the final mix of products is ultimately customer oriented and curated to achieve a set profit plan.
Provide operational support to the Buyer by independently managing business analysis and delivering insights on category performance.
Participate in market visits/vendor appointments to select product assortments and negotiate pricing that resonate with customers and reflect strong value.
Contribute to business growth by sharing well-informed perspectives based on competitive shopping, trend monitoring, and market performance evaluation.
Build and nurture strong, positive "win/win" relationships with vendors. Effectively influence to solve problems and follow up with orders.
Manage a large magnitude of email streams across a diverse vendor database and in turn, be able to communicate and give updates to managers regarding vendor feedback.
Maintain planned receipt flow on a consistent basis which consists of tracking when merchandise is being received and using judgment to make flow issue callouts to buyers when needed, ensuring adherence to scheduled shipping windows, and negotiating late shipping discounts.
Consistently drive results by strategically managing the full cycle of merchandise for your business area which include entering, updating, managing, tracking, and organizing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, communicating late deliveries to the Buying team, setting up new vendors with routing guides and pre-ticketing information.
Collaborate for success; teamwork is key to success and you will work with several functional areas within the department for input, ideas, and to execute your assignments.
You'll Come With
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP and basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
Fundamental understanding of retail math.
Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and quantify market trends.
Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and strong value for customers.
Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Ability to travel within the NY, NJ, and PA region as needed for vendor appointments, trade shows, market visits, and competitive shopping activities.
This role requires travel to Burlington offices, vendor appointments, market visits, and store locations throughout the region. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.
Our Compensation and Benefits
An annual salary of $70,500 plus bonus with the eligibility for an annual performance-based merit increase.
A benefits package with a generous PTO plan, a range of affordable health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), and a company-matched 401(k).
Paid holidays and Early Release Fridays all year round.
An associate discount for in-store purchases.
Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Burlington offers opportunities for career growth and development, with many team members advancing into increasingly senior buying and merchandising roles.
Our Caring Company
At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.
Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/
What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.
Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. To learn more visit: www.burlingtonstores.jobs/students-graduates/
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Position Overview
Starting a new career is a big deal, and at Burlington, we love big deals! If you enjoy identifying emerging trends, have strong attention to detail, and are interested in building a career in retail merchandising and buying, we encourage you to apply. You will analyze a business area and develop relationships with vendors to bring in the best products and values for our customers.Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry.
Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/
Our Development Program
Our Assistant Buyer program opportunity is a starting point for a career journey in Buying and here is a peek at what you can expect:
A hands-on training and onboarding program for your first weeks in which you will be placed in a business area to start applying your knowledge and skills.
A mentor who will help guide and support you through training and beyond.
Shadowing opportunities with various buying teams both in market and in the office
A hybrid model that includes in-office, market/comp shopping and remote days. This schedule can be subject to change. (Relocation benefits are available for those who are eligible).
Being a part of an onboarding class with peers who will be starting in the same role and start date as you.
A Day in the Life
Select and procure merchandise in conjunction with your Buyer in the assigned business area of responsibility to ensure that the final mix of products is ultimately customer oriented and curated to achieve a set profit plan.
Provide operational support to the Buyer by independently managing business analysis and delivering insights on category performance.
Participate in market visits/vendor appointments to select product assortments and negotiate pricing that resonate with customers and reflect strong value.
Contribute to business growth by sharing well-informed perspectives based on competitive shopping, trend monitoring, and market performance evaluation.
Build and nurture strong, positive "win/win" relationships with vendors. Effectively influence to solve problems and follow up with orders.
Manage a large magnitude of email streams across a diverse vendor database and in turn, be able to communicate and give updates to managers regarding vendor feedback.
Maintain planned receipt flow on a consistent basis which consists of tracking when merchandise is being received and using judgment to make flow issue callouts to buyers when needed, ensuring adherence to scheduled shipping windows, and negotiating late shipping discounts.
Consistently drive results by strategically managing the full cycle of merchandise for your business area which include entering, updating, managing, tracking, and organizing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, communicating late deliveries to the Buying team, setting up new vendors with routing guides and pre-ticketing information.
Collaborate for success; teamwork is key to success and you will work with several functional areas within the department for input, ideas, and to execute your assignments.
You'll Come With
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP and basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
Fundamental understanding of retail math.
Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and quantify market trends.
Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and strong value for customers.
Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Ability to travel within the NY, NJ, and PA region as needed for vendor appointments, trade shows, market visits, and competitive shopping activities.
This role requires travel to Burlington offices, vendor appointments, market visits, and store locations throughout the region. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.
Our Compensation and Benefits
An annual salary of $70,500 plus bonus with the eligibility for an annual performance-based merit increase.
A benefits package with a generous PTO plan, a range of affordable health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), and a company-matched 401(k).
Paid holidays and Early Release Fridays all year round.
An associate discount for in-store purchases.
Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Burlington offers opportunities for career growth and development, with many team members advancing into increasingly senior buying and merchandising roles.
Our Caring Company
At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.
Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/
What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.
Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. To learn more visit: www.burlingtonstores.jobs/students-graduates/
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
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Who's Hiring
- Community Access11
- City University of New York11
- Goddard Riverside Community Center11
- WSP5
- Dwight School5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Program Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program assistant job in New York?
Focus your search on the sectors that hire program assistants most heavily in New York: nonprofits headquartered in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, universities and research hospitals in Morningside Heights and the Upper East Side, and city and state government agencies concentrated in Civic Center. Tailoring your application to show experience with grant tracking, scheduling, or data entry gives you a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire program assistants in New York?
Employers hiring program assistants in New York right now include Community Access, City University of New York, and Goddard Riverside Community Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's dense concentration of foundations, academic medical centers, and cultural institutions means a wide range of employer types are consistently in the market for this role.
Are there remote program assistant jobs in New York?
Yes, though availability depends on the role. Program assistant positions that are desk-based and administrative tend to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to event coordination, in-person programming, or facilities are almost always on-site. About 49% of program assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the strongest remote options found in policy, communications, and research-focused organizations.
How can I get a program assistant job in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in New York is through nonprofit or university internships, which frequently convert to full-time program assistant roles. Organizations in the social services, arts, and public health sectors across neighborhoods like Harlem, Flatbush, and the South Bronx regularly hire candidates with little prior experience if they can show strong organizational skills and familiarity with tools like Salesforce or Excel. AmeriCorps placements with New York City-based organizations are another proven on-ramp.
Which industries hire the most program assistants in New York?
The sectors hiring the most program assistants in New York are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's outsized concentration of foundations, academic institutions, and government-funded social service agencies makes it one of the most active markets in the country for this role.
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