Program Assistant - Park Forest, United States - OAI, INC

OAI, INC

Verified Company

Park Forest, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

As a premier workforce education, training, and development organization, OAI's mission is pretty simple: to improve lives. We do that through offering training that leads to safe, meaningful employment while helping companies and communities to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Racial Equity and Inclusion means you will be joining a very diverse and dynamic team of professionals who are enthusiastically dedicated to our mission.

Big thinkers, strategists, problem solvers, caring and fun-loving. OAI is a place that encourages innovative thinking and values flexibility and work-life balance.

Our hard-working team is supportive and collaborative and all share a common desire to help our fellow citizens live better, safer lives.

We're a growing non-profit and we're looking for people to grow with us

The Park Forest Richton Park Neighborhood Network is a community and resident driven approach to neighborhood transformation.

OAI is the "community quarterback" building a coalition of businesses, community-based organizations, government, residents, and youth to strengthen the local communities.

Who Are You?
You're an organized, get-it-done person. You love working with other people and making connects to help others thrive. You are committed to community growth and being part of that change. You are comfortable working with new software and system. If this is you, we need you to join our team

The PRNN Program Assistant is responsible for general administrative duties including working with community partners, residents of Park Forest and Richton Park, PRNN'S Resident Advisory Board (RAB), PRNN'S Steering Committee, PRNN's Network Organizer and program staff.

The Program Assistant will support the mission of PRNN and provide program and database support for Transforming Places grant reporting.

Why OAI?
Remember when we said at the top that we value work-life balance? That's legit; OAI's pay and benefits are generous
Part-time benefits include:

401K with match
Paid time off
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
Excellent technology and IT support

OAI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics.

How To Apply?

Key areas of responsibility:

Work collaboratively with program staff to promote the visibility of our Network.

This will include keeping current with social media posts, reviewing promotional materials/flyers for consistent branding and working closely with the Media/Marketing subcommittee.

Assist Network Organizer with meeting preparation. This will include room set up, purchasing/picking up catering, purchasing gift cards, and assisting with stipend distribution.

Assist Network Organizer with developing and/or maintaining existing filing system for PRNN related information.

Order program related equipment, materials and supplies upon request and maintain receipts.
Prepare agendas, sign in sheets, stipend distribution forms and voucher requests, formal documents, and letters as needed for compliance with funding agency directives.
Assist Network Organizer with programmatic support in areas of office procedures for the PRNN Resource Room, communication systems (Constant Contact), and document design and delivery.
Attend PRNN meetings and department meetings; take minutes, as required.
Assist in developing/coordinating PRNN
Be available outside of normal working hours for PRNN related events and Resident Advisory Board meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: