Program Assistant - Inglewood, United States - The Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership

Description

About LARRP

Founded in 2011, the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LARRP) is a nonprofit think tank dedicated to enhancing communications, capacity building, and convening for the Reentry Community.

Our mission is to design, conduct, interpret, and explain the reentry system, thereby addressing social issues and supporting those affected by the system.

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Program Assistant.

You will play a crucial role in facilitating various aspects of the organization's operations, including meetings, legal clinics, membership management, and follow-up support.

Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders will contribute to the success of LARRP's mission to support individuals transitioning from carceral systems.

Key Responsibilities

LARRP Meetings (20%):

• Prepare and assist with 12 General monthly meetings, including collaboration with the communications team on LARRP platforms.
• Secure speakers and coordinate content vetting to ensure presentation quality.
• Facilitate onboarding of lived experience speakers and manage meeting logistics.
• Develop and finalize meeting agendas for Executive and Steering Committees.
• Respond to committee correspondences and provide administrative support.
• Prepare agendas and attend committee meetings to take minutes.
• Coordinate committee report outs and support new member onboarding.
• Manage documentation in Google Drive and Dropbox for easy access and reference.

LARRP Membership (15%):

• Notify committees and management of new members monthly and quarterly.
• Promote membership in meetings and to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage membership data in Network For Good and oversee renewals.

Follow-up Support (15%):

• Assist in client/cohort member support as needed.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and appointments for the team.
• Facilitate wellness activities and conduct support surveys.

Assistant to the Director of Programs and Operations (50%):

• Provide administrative support to the Program Manager, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and preparing documents.
• Assist in coordinating leadership team activities and initiatives, including wellness activities and strategic planning.
• Serve as a liaison between the director and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in administrative, organizing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Excellent organizational and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead meetings and support agendasetting.
• Understanding of communication channels and strategies, both internal and external.
• Familiar with Zoom.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, assess impact, and devise strategies for growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and committees.
• Lived Experience is a plus but not required.
• Reliable transportation to travel between meetings and sites, as needed (mileage reimbursed).
• Strong operational experience: ideally has worked in planning events in the reentry field.
• Experience in planning and data collection with events and meetings.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment both independently and as part of a team flexible and able to multitask.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive professionalism, high energy, patience, hard work, and a "can do" attitude.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Director of Programs and Operations.
• Must be collaborative and responsive to a wide array of staff, committee leads, and consultants.

Technical Skills

• Experience using DropBox, Microsoft Applications, G-Suite, Zoom, and Constant Contact.

Working Conditions

• Local automobile travel is required.

Physical Requirements

• The Program Assistant typically spends time sitting, standing, typing, thinking, writing, walking, driving, carrying (max. 15 lbs), listening, and speaking.

Mental Requirements

• This position requires the ability to handle constant distractions, interruptions, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules.

Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week


Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Inglewood, CA preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Inglewood, CA 90302