Career Opportunities
Can you imagine not being able to read an email? Or not knowing how to sign your name legibly? That is the reality for 48 million adults in the United States with low literacy skills. In Massachusetts alone, 17% of adults are considered at risk for difficulties using and comprehending print material.
At First Literacy, we are committed to helping adults in Massachusetts improve their literacy skills so they can succeed in every aspect of their lives. This means helping adult learners continue their education and championing the incredible teachers that are on the front lines of the fight for adult literacy. Through our free professional development workshops for teachers, grants for innovative new programs, and scholarships for adults continuing to higher education or vocational training, we support the continuum of Adult Basic Education and help adult learners achieve their full potential.
First Literacy is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to providing opportunities that promote diversity, growth, and a professional work environment.
Administrative Assistant
This part-time position is an essential part of the First Literacy Team. The Administrative Assistant will support the work of everyone on the team: the Executive Director, Program Director, Development Director, and the Marketing and Communications Director. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Office Manager.
The Administrative Assistant will:
- Provide support to all staff members: Helping with projects, creating and printing thank-you letters, assisting in-person events, etc.
- Perform data entry and basic database management, ensuring constituent records are accurate, current, and maintained with a high level of data integrity.
- Do some bookkeeping (inputting expenses, printing checks and reconciling expenses) using Quick Books
- Manage donor mailings
- Organize and maintain the office, especially supplies and storage
- Manage logistics of weekly Professional Development Workshops, including reminder phone calls
- Manage ongoing projects
- Complete any other duties as assigned
This is a part-time position. This is a 20 hour per week position. There is the potential to work remotely occasionally, but this person needs to be in the office at 160 Boylston St. the majority of their time; ideally, they would be able to work four or five hours per day. Pay is $23/hour. There are no benefits.
Qualifications
Experience with MS Office required. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. Excellent attention to detail and is pleasant and responsible. Some experience with QuickBooks preferred (or has the interest and ability to learn how to use QuickBooks). Experience with a CRM preferred.
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter and resume to Rogelio Simon-Perez, Office Manager, at rsimonperez@firstliteracy.org.