What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant - Central Ohio position at A Kid Again?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Programs Assistant is key to the success of the local chapter and will report to the chapter Program Director. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning and executing chapter programs, coordinating family communications, volunteer recruitment, and tracking and reporting outcomes.
ABOUT A KID AGAIN:
A Kid Again fosters hope, happiness, and healing for kids with life-threatening conditions and their families. We do this through our Adventures – cost-free, care-free visits to amusement parks, sporting events, museums, holiday parties, and much more. We are condition agnostic – any child, birth to age 20, with a life-threatening condition can enroll for free with A Kid Again. And we serve their whole family including their parents and siblings, so that they can all take a time out from illness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- In collaboration with the program team, plan and implement monthly programs, called Adventures, including securing venues, planned activities, in-kind donations, entertainment, tickets, mailings, attendance tracking and reporting, and volunteer management.
- Assist Program leadership in the development of the chapter’s budget and adhere to budget expectations and forecasting when planning events.
- Support in the recruitment, training and engagement of volunteers for the chapter, holding meetings when necessary and providing regular communications.
- Communicate with families regarding Adventures, special events, birthdays and graduations while also identifying their needs to keep them engaged.
- Assist in other aspects of chapter operations as assigned by Program leadership.
BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (nonprofit preferred)
- Experience in program/event creation and implementation
- Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office, and other programs such as Adobe and/or Canva.
NECESSARY QUALITIES/SKILLS:
- Communication
- Program/Event Management
- Multi-Tasker
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Passionate about Helping Others
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
- Position requires some evening and weekend hours.
- Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
The preceding job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. A Kid Again, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
