Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Program Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and evaluation of our programs and services. The Program Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of our initiatives, and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our team and organization.

This person will report to the executive director and the board of directors to serve Journeymen’s mission to support and mentor young men and grow the organization.

Estimated hrs/week: 15-20 (with opportunity to grow)

Salary: $22/hourResponsibilities will include assisting the Executive Director with the following:

• Supports the ED and the organization by coordinating all of our back-end systems and maintaining Asana.
• Supporting outreach to new and existing donors including emailing thank yous, coordinating twice-per-year mailings; updating and managing donor tracking and communications through our Givebutter platform.
• Tracking attendance and assessing successful outcomes throughout our programs while soliciting feedback for internal review and for grant reports.
• Finding new grants and other funding opportunities and sponsorships.
• Assisting with Public Relations: social media; communicating website updates to our website company; developing new relationships etc.
• Monitoring and communicating through email and relevant platforms
• Attending monthly board meetings and weighing in on program development/innovation.
• Assisting Board subcommittee leads, updating and monitoring tasks through Asana platform.
• Updating and managing our website.
• Helping to create promotional material in Canva.
• Check P.O. Box in downtown Asheville once a week and deposit checks each week.
• Designing our monthly newsletter through Mailchimp platform.
• Managing enrollment of students and mentors, including answering questions, setting up interviews, background checks etc.
• Coordinating with students and mentors for our community groups, mentor trainings, weekend programs and crafting passages programs.
• Obtaining donations for materials and food for our programs.
• Preparing and executing an enrollment plan for our rites of passage adventure weekends.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with a weekly in-person meeting.

A successful candidate will have:

~Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills.

~Experience working in nonprofit development.

~The ability to self motivate as this is mostly a flexible, work-from-home position.

~The knowledge and/or ability to learn platforms like Asana and Slack.

~Marketing experience with social media, google metrix etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Asheville, NC 28805 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Asheville, NC 28805