Penn’s Village, an innovative, volunteer-based organization addressing aging in place in central Philadelphia, is seeking an organized and flexible individual willing to take on a variety of tasks for a creative and exciting nonprofit organization. This is a part-time position providing administrative, program and communications support. The position will entail 15 – 20 hours per week and reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will work both at home and in the Penn’s Village office, and will need to have a home computer with Internet access. Please see our website pennsvillage.org for more information on our organization.
Applicants should be comfortable with learning a web-based information system that supports the Penn’s Village member/volunteer database and events management, and is the platform for the website.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Manage Program Committee action items, which includes arranging workshops, promoting events, managing event registration and attendance, coordinating materials and snacks, working with outside groups, and other duties as assigned;
- Assist with the implementation of action items from the Marketing and Communications Committee, including writing press releases, recruiting and guiding interns, and marketing support;
- Organize and manage special events such as the annual Garden Party and Town Hall;
- Manage the design, printing and distribution of marketing and member materials, e.g. rack cards, fliers, letterhead, newsletter, etc.;
- Provide staff support to organize new member interest groups, volunteer initiatives, and other new programming and/or service delivery;
- Support the Board of Directors by developing agendas, organizing materials, and taking and distributing minutes;
- Manage the Business Membership program and relationships;
- Provide backup for administrative volunteers.
- Other assignments, as time permits.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS NEEDED:
- College degree in human services, marketing, communications, business or other relevant area and at least 3 to 5 years of work experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Proficient with commonly used administrative software, especially Microsoft Office
- Interest in older adult issues
Position is ideal for a person with a flexible schedule. Penn’s Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity among its members and employees. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Please submit resume and cover letter to info@pennsvillage.org