Program Assistant

Removing the Stigma (RTS) is seeking a dedicated, hardworking, motivated, results-oriented, quick learner, and team player. The Program Assistant will assist with our Youth Life CLE program. This position requires organizational collaboration, project and event preparation, and data entry, as well as strong attention to detail, sound judgment, leadership, and interpersonal relations skills.

About Removing The Stigma

The mission of Removing The Stigma is to educate, empower, and offer hope to individuals while removing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide, with the vision to bring mental and emotional wellness to the communities we serve.

About Youth Life Cle

Youth Life Cle is a Youth-led program. The purpose of the Youth Live Cle (YLC) Program is to change how suicide and mental illness are interpreted and believed in communities among youth and adults. It addresses the generations of culturally stigmatized beliefs within communities, which have caused mental illness and suicide to be stigmatized. The program is designed to empower youth to express their feelings and personal opinions openly, honestly, and in a safe space, without fear of judgment or retaliation. This creates a healthy atmosphere that helps reduce stigma and encourages youth to seek help.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare the program event calendar
• Maintain client and volunteer databases
• Assist with the creation of promotional materials, mailing, and website content updates
• Ensure that the organization stays within budget for various projects
• Ensure weekly meeting schedules, correspondence with parties involved with the program, and other duties as required
• Attend at least 2 monthly evening Zoom committee meetings
• Attend all YLC sessions.
• Constantly promoting YLC and its mission on various social media platforms
• Requires local travel to the host recreation center
• Other duties that may arise as the program grows

Educational Qualifications

• High School diploma, or working on a degree in a similar field.
• A basic understanding of mental health and suicide prevention awareness is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of the nonprofit industry is preferred but not required

Required Skills

• Must be proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and OneNote
• Google workspace
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Great team player
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and productivity