Program Assistant20-35 hours/week
Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit environment and exposure to a variety of communications, membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks. This position is ideal for those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team.
***To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to
painternship@unanca.org
no later than August 15, 2014.
Job Duties
Database/Membership Management
Update and maintain UNA-NCA database and listserv
Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention strategies
Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming event and volunteer opportunities
Communications
Create and edit the e-newsletter
Assist with maintaining and updating the UNA-NCA website
Help prepare press releases and other promotional materials
Help write, edit and layout newsletters and annual reports
Write articles about UNA-NCA or partner's events to be posted on website
Maintain UNA-NCA's social media presence by posting news and information on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Events/Outreach
Help organize events, meetings and fundraisers, including securing speakers, locating venues, and managing registration
Assist volunteers and other organizations with event logistics
Help create and plan new fundraisers
Assist with event publicity and outreach
Represent association at UNA-NCA and partner organization events
Research/Development
Research possible grant opportunities to foundations and other grant-making organizations
Prepare initial drafts of Letters of Inquiry and Grant Applications
Assist in creating and maintaining a calendar of grant deadlines and cycles
Help prepare supporting documentation for grant applications
Minimum Required Skills and Experience
Detail-oriented
1+ years’ experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative tasks
Strong written and oral communication skills
Customer service skills, especially via phone and email
Event planning experience
Strong research and writing skills and experience
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team with minimal supervision while maintaining a “can-do” attitude
Ability to balance multiple projects at once
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with Adobe InDesign or Photoshop
Database experience preferred
Experience writing grants and submitting grant applications
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