Assistant Director
About The Position
The Assistant Director supports the Center Director with general operations at the PRC’s Will County center in Joliet. The role includes processing donations, fundraising and event planning, and leading volunteers when the Director is absent. The position is listed as 20–24 hours per week. The Assistant Director may handle donation processing and receipting when there is no Administrative Assistant, and client services when there is no Program Coordinator. Responsibilities also include supporting volunteer training and accountability, fundraising activities, maintaining organized workspaces, ordering supplies, and participating in team and staff meetings. The Center Director evaluates the Assistant Director quarterly and annually using the LAPRC performance form. The job description may be changed by the COO/CEO. Employment is at will.
Requirements
- Be a committed, mature Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Demonstrate strong commitment and dedication to the Gospel and the sanctity of human life.
- Agree with and uphold the mission and all corporate statements and policies of LAPRC.
- Have at least a high school education or GED.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills.
- Make sound critical decisions.
- Be proficient in using computers and software to complete tasks.
- Demonstrate the corporate values of Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Compassion.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, or equivalent related experience.
- Experience in education, child development, or social service.
Responsibilities
- Assist in training and encouraging volunteers.
- Support the Center Director’s leadership and maintain team unity.
- Provide accountability and oversight to the volunteer team when the Center Director is not present.
- When there is no Administrative Assistant, enter donations in the WayCool Donor Database, take deposits to the bank, organize and file records, and handle monthly and yearly donor receipting and acknowledgments.
- When there is no Program Coordinator, ensure volunteers provide services according to policies and procedures, maintain client files, manage intake and distribution of baby and maternity items, provide direct client services when needed, and answer phones and schedule appointments when needed.
- Assist with organizing and preparing for annual fundraising events.
- Assist with distributing and collecting baby bottles.
- Maintain current donor and volunteer email address lists.
- Assist with mailing appeal emails and letters.
- Occasionally speak publicly at churches or community events.
- Help maintain clean and organized workspaces.
- Assist with ordering and purchasing supplies.
- Participate in regular team meetings.
- Attend all quarterly staff meetings in Champaign.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
