Program Assistant - Good Shepherd Community Center

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operations
  • Assumes responsibility for operations in the Director’s absence
  • Assists with program implementation anywhere needed, including staffing assistance at the food shop
  • Present to greet program participants and ensure smooth program functioning on a daily basis at peak times (afternoons)
  • Develop and post weekly schedules of programs and special events at the Center; ensure that all program participants are aware of weekly schedules and any schedule changes
  • Ensure that all program areas have sufficient materials and supplies in support of weekly program content; assist Director with materials acquisition as needed
  • Organize and maintain scheduling and logistics for all program involving visiting managers and experts from Selma
  • Constantly seek program participant feedback and communicate feedback to the Center Director
• Administration
  • Maintain program registration and attendance system; produce regular reports for Community Center Director
  • Maintains reporting in Apricot performance data system for all non-food shop programs; ensures the integrity of food shop entries into the Apricot system
  • Schedule Community Advisory Committee meetings; serve as secretary of the group
  • Maintain schedule of visits from Selma staff, including periodic visits in support of Missions fundraising
  • Assist Center Director with maintaining his/her schedule as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Duties

• None

KEY CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS

• Unassailable personal integrity and moral reputation
• Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings
• Understanding of the concepts of “ministry” to those in need
• Willingness to be part of a team, pitching in wherever needed with enthusiasm to achieve the goals of the Community Center

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least three years in an administrative or assistant role
• Computer skills to include Microsoft word and basic knowledge of Microsoft excel
• Experience with being “customer facing,” working with members of communities and the public in achieving an organization’s needs, e.g., as part of a Parent Teacher Association or other community serving organization

Email resume to missionsdirector@edmunditemissions.org or apply in person at 1002 Minter Ave, Selma, Alabama.