Job Description
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: 7700 Congress Avenue, Suite 3212, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Employment Type: Full-time, On-Site
Salary: $30,000 to $42,000 per year
About Us
Roots and Wings is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to improving children’s reading skills and supporting the teachers who inspire learning. We are seeking a Program Assistant to support and manage the daily operations of our programs and play a key role in ensuring organizational efficiency and program success.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Operations Support
- Coordinate logistics for Project UpLift and the Above and Beyond Awards
- Drive to multiple school locations for site visits, celebrations, and meetings
- Track program outcomes, gather and organize data, and assist with reporting
- Maintain communication with school personnel and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements
- Organize and maintain both digital and physical records
Financial & Data Management
- Maintain and update program funding records, including tracking of funds
- Analyze and report data with a high degree of accuracy
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all data
Software & Tools
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Calendly
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a nonprofit setting
- Minimum 2 years of program support experience, preferably in a nonprofit or education-related organization
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, as well as attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication across diverse audiences
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for advancing children’s literacy and celebrating educators
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with educational programs or student-focused initiatives
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Experience with small-scale event logistics
- Ability to enthusiastically represent Roots and Wings and its mission
What We Offer
- A collaborative, mission-focused team culture
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's literacy and honor educators
To Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to karyn@rootsandwingsinc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Job Tags
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