Program Assistant Position
Willamette Writers is hiring for a Program Assistant. Join our team and support a community of writers across the Pacific Northwest.
This person will:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for Willamette Writers programming;
- Assist with scheduling, communication, data management, and financial administration tasks;
- Manage calendar events and program materials;
- and contribute to program planning and evaluation.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in arts and culture and non-profit organizations. The individual should be interested in supporting our organization’s main goal of helping writers.
Compensation: Hourly, 10 hours/week at $18/hour.
Location: Virtual plus Monday 11-3 in Portland. Some night or weekend event attendance.
Benefits: Paid time off and vacation.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience supporting staff or volunteers.
- 3+ years professional background in communications, programming, events, marketing, social media, and/or public relations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship-building and collaboration.
- Excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in digital and print formats.
Deadline for applications: Open until filled.
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How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume (Word or PDF) to wilwrite <at> willamettewriters <dot> org. Please include ‘Program Assistant’ in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Please consider the above job description, as well as our our vision, mission, and values as you apply for this position. More information at: https://willamettewriters.org/about/
About Willamette Writers
Willamette Writers is the largest writers’ organization in the Pacific Northwest. Writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers come to our meetings, annual conference, and workshops to connect with their community, develop their craft, and advance their career. You will find a tightly knit community of writers who love working together to tell our stories and build our scenes: on paper, on screen, and in front of the microphone.
Willamette Writers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, educational background or income.
Thank you for your interest in working for Willamette Writers!
