Program Assistant - Community Equity Program

Program Assistant – Community Equity Program

Application Deadline: 4/29/2025

Salary:  $45,000 - $55,000 per year

This is a full time position.

Duties

Join Wilder's Public Policy Team as our next Community Equity Program Assistant. The Program Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting a welcoming and successful program experiences by providing outstanding administrative support. This role reports to the CEP Program Manager and supports day-to-day administrative functions from recruitment and program execution to alumni engagement. Duties include, but are not limited to maintaining program records, communications, vender selection, set-up and payments, and managing trainings logistics, such as space bookings, catering, materials preparation, speaker coordination, transporting coordination, program evaluation, and technology support. In addition, this role serves as a key contact for program alumni and represents the program at community events to recruit and build partnerships.  As a member of the broader Public Policy Team, this role will also provide some support directly to the Public Policy Director. 

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, strong time-management and multitasking abilities, and proficiency with office applications, and aptitude for learning new software and systems. An ideal candidate is highly organized, detailed orientated, possesses strong written and oral communication skills, and is an administrative wizard. Candidates with prior experience in event planning, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and project, experience providing support to directors and supporting facilitators with in-person and virtual trainings is a plus. Interest in state level public policy is desired, but this not required

About Wilder 

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

 We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/