Part Time Temp - Administrative Assistant

Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism Hate Project.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.

In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Centers flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.

Overview:

The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is seeking a proactive and organized Administrative Assistant to assist with daily administrative and logistical tasks in the Midwest region. This temp role offers hands-on support in program coordination, event logistics, fundraising efforts, and office management. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and dedicated to SWCs mission of combating hate and promoting human rights.

** This position in Onsite at our office in Chicago and is a Part-Time (29 hours a week) Temp position ***

About You:

You are someone who is organized, adaptable, and motivated by SWCs mission. Your ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently while supporting fundraising and event coordination will directly contribute to the Centers success in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Assist in the coordination of outreach programs, events, and meetings. Maintain tracking systems for program expenses and logistics.
• Event Coordination: Manage logistics for conferences, speaking engagements, and virtual events, including speaker coordination, guest accommodations, and materials.
• Research: Conduct research to support program initiatives, including gathering and analyzing information on schools, educational institutions, and community organizations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Organized: Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication, particularly when interacting with partners and educational institutions.
• Technology Proficient: Comfortable using tools like Google Sheets and other relevant software.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborative and flexible in working with cross-functional teams.
• Mission-Driven: Passionate about SWCs mission to combat antisemitism and promote human rights.

Our Benefits:

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.