Part-time Operations Manager: Penn’s Village

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in central Philadelphia seeks an organized individual for a part-time administrative role. Responsibilities include managing program action items, assisting with marketing, and organizing special events. Applicants should have relevant experience and excellent communication skills, supporting the mission of addressing aging in place.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of work experience required.
• Interest in older adult issues noted as beneficial.
• Flexible schedule preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage Program Committee action items including workshops and events.
• Assist with marketing and communications action items.
• Organize and manage special events and member materials.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Administrative skills

Event organization

Education

College degree in human services, marketing, communications, business or relevant area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn’s Village, an innovative, volunteer-based organization addressing aging in place in central Philadelphia, is seeking an organized and flexible individual willing to take on a variety of tasks for a creative and exciting nonprofit organization. This is a part-time position providing administrative, program and communications support. The position will entail 15 – 20 hours per week and reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will work both at home and in the Penn’s Village office, and will need to have a home computer with Internet access. Please see our website pennsvillage.org for more information on our organization.

Applicants should be comfortable with learning a web-based information system that supports the Penn’s Village member/volunteer database and events management, and is the platform for the website.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Manage Program Committee action items, which includes arranging workshops, promoting events, managing event registration and attendance, coordinating materials and snacks, working with outside groups, and other duties as assigned;
• Assist with the implementation of action items from the Marketing and Communications Committee, including writing press releases, recruiting and guiding interns, and marketing support;
• Organize and manage special events such as the annual Garden Party and Town Hall;
• Manage the design, printing and distribution of marketing and member materials, e.g. rack cards, fliers, letterhead, newsletter, etc.;
• Provide staff support to organize new member interest groups, volunteer initiatives, and other new programming and/or service delivery;
• Support the Board of Directors by developing agendas, organizing materials, and taking and distributing minutes;
• Manage the Business Membership program and relationships;
• Other assignments, as time permits.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS NEEDED:

• College degree in human services, marketing, communications, business or other relevant area and at least 3 to 5 years of work experience
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Proficient with commonly used administrative software, especially Microsoft Office
• Interest in older adult issues

Position is ideal for a person with a flexible schedule. Penn’s Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity among its members and employees. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Please submit resume and cover letter to [e-mail]