Program Assistant

Part-time with a flexible schedule $20-21/hr

Cordova Chamber of Commerce values work-life balance. This position offers a flexible schedule and partial remote working options while providing a competitive wage, 401k Roth retirement, healthcare contribution, PTO, and very generous paid holidays. This position provides administrative event support and the opportunity to work on important community projects that matter.

Organization Description

The Cordova Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization with programming in business support, destination management, economic development, and quality of life enhancement. Our mission is to empower the business community and foster connections that elevate the quality of life in Cordova, Alaska.

Responsibilities

The Program Assistant works closely with the Executive Director (ED) and the Events & Communications Coordinator. He or she is responsible for completing projects and tasks that fulfill the mission of the organization as assigned by the ED. Working 10-20 hours per week, the Program Assistant will provide both administrative and programmatic support to the organization

• Administrative Support
• General office management such as answering phones, fielding emails, maintaining office organization and cleanliness 
• Providing visitor and business information and referrals via phone, email, and in-person.
• Online research, file and calendar management, travel coordination
• Office supply replenishment and other general administrative tasks as assigned
• Accounts Payable & CRM (Customer Relationship Management) entry including invoicing and payment tracking for membership, advertising, sponsorship, events, and other Chamber offerings through the Chamber’s internal CRM system
• Perform a monthly interface to record all Accounts Payable transactions from the CRM into the bookkeeping software (QuickBooks Online)
• Communicate as needed with the Chamber’s external bookkeeping service to provide clarification or information related to recorded transactions
• Programmatic Support
• Provide support across the organization’s strategic priorities: Quality of life enhancement, Business support, Destination management, and Economic development
• Tasks may include project and task management, evaluation, research, communication (verbal and written), event support, and the ongoing development of mission-specific programs

Qualifications

Required

• Strong attention to detail while working toward mission-specific goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic analytical and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while multitasking
• Computer literacy, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working with CRM systems or the ability to learn new software platforms
• Comfort with handling and recording financial transactions

Preferred

• General office experience
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or similar bookkeeping software
• Experience with communication platforms, customer service, or nonprofit administration
• Money-handling experience and Social Media literacy a plus

Schedule & Compensation

This is a part-time (5-20 hours per week), year-round position with flexible hours in a family-friendly office. Some work-from-home hours are available, but hours in-office will also be required. Compensation is $20–$21/hour DOE, with 401k retirement and healthcare coverage available.

To apply, please email your resume or application to Cathy Renfeldt at executivedirector@cordovachamber.com