Data Project Assistant | 1 month | Hybrid in NYC | Foundation
Project Assistant – Research Fellowship Program
Temporary | Full-Time | Hybrid NYC | $25/hour
Approximately 4–5 weeks
TSS is seeking a highly detail-oriented Project Assistant for a short-term assignment with a foundation. This person will help organize and review application materials for an established research fellowship program, with a focus on data entry, document cleanup, and accuracy.
The assignment is hybrid, working onsite Tuesday–Thursday and remotely Monday and Friday.
Responsibilities:
Compile and organize PDF documents and application materials.
Review materials for visible omissions, inconsistencies, or errors.
Compare information across documents and flag anything that doesn’t match.
Track changes and corrections.
Perform detail-oriented data entry and cleanup.
Conduct occasional online research to verify information, such as faculty appointments.
We’re Looking For:
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and computer skills.
Comfort with repetitive, detail-heavy data and document work.
A research, academic, data, or similar background is preferred.
Ability to recognize when information looks incomplete or inconsistent.
Familiarity with MS Office, Adobe PDF, Box, Zoom, and Slack is helpful.
At TSS, we specialize in creating meaningful connections between talented professionals and impactful organizations. Our expertise is particularly strong in foundations, non-profits, and mission-driven organizations, with services extending to for-profit businesses throughout the NYC metro region and across the nation. We staff for temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire roles, and put a strong emphasis on building relationships and paying attention to the details to help make placements that exceed expectations!
TSS proudly follows all equal opportunity employment policies and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Project Assistant
TIME COMMITMENT: 4-5 weeks
JOB TYPE: Temporary Assignment
HOURS: Full Time hours : Monday-Friday. 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours/week
LOCATION: Mid-town Manhattan, NYC. Hybrid, can work remotely Mondays and Fridays only.
SALARY: $25/hr
START DATE: 9/24/26
Job Order Number: 11416
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP
HOW TO APPLY: The position has been filled.
This role is a TEMPORARY position through TSS. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with our client.