Nonprofit

Program Assistant

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Arlington, VA
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  • Details

    Job Type:Part Time
    Start Date:May 1, 2025
    Education:High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:Entry level
    Salary:USD $17.50 - $18.50 / año
    Cause Areas:Community Development, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Poverty, Religion & Spirituality

    Description

    Job Description

    POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM ASSISTANT Part-Time (Bi-lingual, Eng/Spa)

    REPORTS TO: Mission: NOVA Site Director

    STATUS: Part-Time (approx. 24 hours/week, may vary)

    LOCATION: Mission: NOVA (Arlington, VA)

    HOURLY RANGE: $17.50-$18.50

    SUMMARY:

    This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in the Washington, DC, area. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the DC area for 141 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The Program Assistant will help ensure seamless delivery of services to those we serve in Northern Virginia.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (80%):

    • Assist with food distributions
    • Assist with facility management
    • Communicate program information and disseminate materials and flyers related to the Mission and special events.
    • Perform administration procedures in the office related to checking in guests.
    • Sign up new program participants and assist with referrals.
    • Receive gift-in-kind donations and provide appropriate documentation.
    • Cleanup and maintain the office and food pantry.
    • Keep track of weekly food and clothing distributions.
    • Assist with special events.
    • Other duties as assigned by the site director and other Mission leadership.

    (20%)

    • Assist with unloading food and clothing donations.
    • Serve as driver’s helper on food and clothing pick-ups.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Authorized to work in the United States
    • Fluent in both English and Spanish
    • Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude.
    • Polite and kind demeanor
    • Ability to communicate program information, policy and procedures.
    • Work as a team player assisting co-workers, volunteers and program participants.
    • Basic math and writing skills.
    • Ability to lift 40+ pounds.
    • Basic computer proficiency
    • Reliable and dependable.

    Educational requirements

    • High school diploma/GED accepted
    • Customer service training preferred

    Other Requirements

    • Physical Demands: The position is generally physically active in nature and require standing, walking, lifting and ability to kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time.
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
    • Must have good vision to read a computer screen.
    • Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
    • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
    • Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s mission and statement of faith required. Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
    • Driver’s license preferred

    Job Description

    POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM ASSISTANT Part-Time (Bi-lingual, Eng/Spa)

    REPORTS TO: Mission: NOVA Site Director

    STATUS: Part-Time (approx. 24 hours/week, may vary)

    LOCATION: Mission: NOVA (Arlington, VA)

    HOURLY RANGE: $17.50-$18.50

    SUMMARY:

    This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in the Washington, DC, area. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the DC area for 141 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The Program Assistant will help ensure seamless delivery of services to those we serve in Northern Virginia.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (80%):

    • Assist with food distributions
    • Assist with facility management
    • Communicate program information and disseminate materials and flyers related to the Mission and special events.
    • Perform administration procedures in the office related…

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Spanish and English

    Spanish and English

    Location

    On-site
    5407 7th Rd S, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
    22204

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