AY Project Friendship Program Assistant (WS-NST3)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

11d

About The Position

The Project Friendship Program Assistant will learn the organization’s operations and work one-on-one with the Executive Director, gaining experience in the nonprofit sector. The role supports communication, data and systems management, marketing, volunteer engagement, grant writing, and event planning. This is a student employee position at St. Olaf College. Students must have a state or federal work award to be eligible for community-based work study positions.

Requirements

• Be a student with two or three years of college experience and a strong academic record.
• Have strong research and analytical abilities, including the ability to apply knowledge and skills to a topic and conceptualize and frame relevant questions.
• Demonstrate effectiveness working independently and self-starter qualities.
• Learn quickly.
• Be able to interact well with all kinds of people.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be familiar with Google Drive.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a state or federal work award to be eligible for community-based work study positions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, volunteers, vendors, and media.
• Gather and analyze data from the organization’s volunteer tracking software and database.
• Design images and content for monthly email blasts.
• Create social media posts and promotions.
• Create a regular mentor meet-up program.
• Participate in planning large-group activities.
• Assist the Executive Director with grant writing and grant evaluations.
• Contribute to marketing strategy and campaign development.
• Work on special projects and event planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed