The Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Program Manager with the planning and implementation of support services and developing ongoing participant relationships.

The ideal candidate is a business savvy individual with outstanding communication skills, both verbal and in writing, detail-oriented, dedicated to quality, research and organizational skills, committed to finishing tasks and ready to take on new challenges.

Candidate should have a strong academic record in business, public relations, human services/social work, nonprofit management, and/or communications. The intern should be professional and possess a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and provide a positive and informed image of WDC and its mission in the communities it serves.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in administrative duties and program operations
• Draft copy to be used in various print and electronic materials
• Respond to emails and phone calls regarding support services programs
• Assist with support services programming, including:
  • Develop workshop timelines;
  • Coordination of vendors/facilitators;
  • Event registration and PR;
  • Coordination of event logistics;
  • Updating or developing pre/post surveys to collect program data;
  • Overseeing project volunteers;
  • Coordination of all pre and post-event communication.

Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe
• Highly organized
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop skills in the nonprofit industry while building your professional portfolio. If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to Nancy Mulholland at [email protected].