Program Assistant

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The Program Assistant will engage in various activities that align with their skills and
interests. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of
women from diverse backgrounds through education and a holistic approach. The Program
Assistant will also develop essential professional skills, including writing, project
management, prioritization, teamwork, presentation skills, and drafting.
The assistant will work across multiple projects and operational areas of the organization.

Virtual: Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for classes
In-person: Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Expected start day: February 3rd to June 13

RESPONSIBILITIES: This list outlines key responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Other duties
may be assigned as needed:
1. Support the development and implementation of program activities.
2. Assist with survey distribution, data collection, and analysis.
3. Prepare reports based on survey results.
4. Ensure all necessary student documents are signed and payments are processed.
5. Maintain and manage participation lists.
6. Attend and contribute to weekly team meetings.
7. Provide student support through office hours, addressing inquiries, and sending
communications via email and WhatsApp.
8. Assist students, tutors, mentors and volunteers with administrative tasks as needed.
9. Set up classrooms for online, in-person, and yoga/dance classes.
10. Contribute to special projects, community events, and content dissemination.
11. Create social media content, including videos and photos, for Women Palante’s
accounts.
12. Assist in preparing and executing the graduation ceremonies.
13. Provide general administrative support and project management.
14. Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical filing systems, including
emails and Google Classroom.
15. Perform additional duties as directed by the Program Coordinator and CEO

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Background in Business Management, Administration, or related fields.
● Fluency in Spanish and English, with strong drafting and communication skills in both
languages.
● Proficiency in Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Canva, and a willingness or
ability to learn Google Classroom.

Competencies and Skills
● Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
● Demonstrates and upholds ethics and integrity.
● Genuine interest in and motivation for working in a nonprofit organization.
● Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data.
● Proactive, outgoing, and goal-oriented mindset.
● Effective communicator, both in team settings and independently.
● Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
● Cultural, gender, religious, racial, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
● Receptive to feedback and open to diverse perspectives.
● Consistently approaches work with energy and a constructive attitude

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by January 26.
Applications can be sent to andrea@womenpalante.org with the subject "Bilingual Program
Assistant". Each application will be assessed on rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted for an interview.