Initiative Program Assistant (Spanish/English)

Reports to: Director of Programs

Schedule: Part Time, non exempt position with some evening and weekend meetings/events

Pay Rate: $19-$21/hour, 20 hours a week

Benefits: 403(b) defined contribution retirement plan with up to 3% match, generous paid time off package prorated to hours worked, phone/technology stipend for eligible positions, and expansive employee assistance program.

Summary

The Muskego Way Forward part time Program Assistant joins the team of two Co-Coordinators responsible for leading diverse neighborhood residents and other partners in a collective process to strengthen the Muskego Way Neighborhood. The part time program assistant is responsible for managing the systems, functions, and reporting of the program as a support to the organizing work committed to enhancing the assets of the neighborhood in order to achieve stronger families, safer streets, more beautiful spaces, greater economic vitality, and ultimately a neighborhood that is united around a collective desire to move Muskego Way forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Data entry – receipt filing, budget tracking, attendance tracking, maintaining updated contact lists
• Purchasing – maintenance of office and programming supplies
• Grants – oversee MWF grant program with assistance from the community organizers, assist development department with external grants and minor applications for specific projects, identify potential funding opportunities, keep team informed of grant cycles identify new grant opportunities and keep team informed of grant cycles
• Monthly meetings – schedules presenters, prepare agendas and meeting packets, take minutes of monthly meetings, order meeting food
• Communications – assistance with flyers and newsletters as directed
• Conduct monthly diaper pickup from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission
• MWF events – assist with staff needs and logistics like room reservations, advance food ordering, preparation of supplies and materials like flyers as directed

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills required.
• Knowledge of and experience in the Muskego Way Neighborhood and Milwaukee’s near south side is highly valued.
• Experience in organizing, human services, or related field.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Basic computer skill
• Able to collaborate with a diverse teams of neighbors, staff, partners, and volunteers.

Work Environment

Milwaukee Christian Center is a multi-service organization that works to build strong neighborhoods full of opportunity. We approach that work through four core areas: housing, youth development, older adults, and food security – serving over 7,500 people each year. What began with American Baptist roots providing outreach to immigrants on Milwaukee’s south side in 1921, MCC now serves youth, families, and older adults of all races, ethnicities, religions, and ages throughout the city of Milwaukee.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milwaukee Christian Center does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or client because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Milwaukee Christian Center is an equal opportunity employer.