Program Assistant (Ripley House)

BakerRipley - Houston, TX

Part-time

Houston, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Program Assistant at Ripley House serves as the first point of contact for visitors, playing a crucial role in providing resources, education, and connections to the community. This part-time position involves various administrative and support tasks to ensure a welcoming environment and efficient operations at the center.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all visitors to the center by answering questions and directing traffic.
• Answer phone calls and respond to voicemails.
• Ensure lobby areas are clean and welcoming prior to opening, after closing, and throughout the day.
• Conduct data entry such as class attendance, attendance on workshops and events, recording of volunteer hours, and center member surveys.
• Assist with center marketing, including updating lobby TV PowerPoints, creating flyers, and publishing posts on social media.
• Help with membership creation and renewals.
• Ensure center supplies are always in stock.
• Support Community Resource Specialist, Manager of Community Development, and Community Engagement Manager with other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years of experience with database systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills
• Dependable and resourceful
• Detail-oriented
• Team player
• Enthusiastic about community engagement