Assistant Director

Living Alternatives PRC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Living Alternatives PRC in Joliet, IL is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Center Director with deposits, event planning, and operations for 20–24 hours per week. The role leads volunteers, assists in fundraising and donor processing, and ensures smooth daily center activities.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's is preferred, plus experience in education, child development, or social service.

Qualifications

• Be a committed, mature Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Exhibit strong commitment to the Gospel and to the sanctity of human life.
• Agree with LAPRC mission and policies.
• High school education or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience.
• Experience in education, child development, or social service preferred.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Make good, critical decisions.
• Proficient use of computers and software to complete tasks.
• Demonstrate the corporate values of Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and encouraging volunteers.
• Support Director’s leadership and maintain team unity.
• Provide accountability and oversight to the volunteer team when Director is not present.
• Enter donations in donor database and handle deposits and records.
• Manage client files and intake processes for services.
• Assist with annual fundraising events and donor communications.
• Maintain supplies and participate in regular team meetings.
• Attend quarterly staff meetings in Champaign.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Computer skills

Volunteer leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

WayCool Donor Database

Donor management software

Job description

We are looking to hire an Assistant Director for our Will County location in Joliet. The Assistant Director supports the center director with various functions in the center including deposits, event planning, and operations. We are currently looking for 20-24 hours per week.

Principal Functions

• The Assistant Director supports the Center Director in the general operations of the PRC includingprocessing donations, fundraising and event planning, and leading the team of volunteers in the Director’sabsence.

Reports To

• Reports To: Center Director, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Supervises: Volunteers within your areas of responsibility

Qualifications

• 1. Be a committed, mature Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Saviorand Lord.
• 2. Exhibit strong commitment and dedication to the Gospel and to the sanctity of human life.
• 3. Agree with and uphold the Mission and all corporate statements and policies of LAPRC.
• 4. A minimum of a high school education or GED is required. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, preferably in a related field, or related experience equivalent in the field.
• 5. Experience in education, child development, or social service is preferred.
• 6. Exhibit strong skills in organization.
• 7. Make good critical decisions
• 8. Proficient use of computers and software to complete tasks.
• 9. Demonstrate the corporate values of Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Compassion.

Major Responsibilities

Team Management

• 1. Assist in training and encouraging volunteers
• 2. Support Director’s leadership and maintain team unity
• 3. Provide accountability and oversight to the volunteer team when Director is not present

Donation Processing/Receipting (If no Administrative Assistant)

• 1. Enter donations in WayCool Donor Database
• 2. Take deposits to bank
• 3. File/organize records
• 4. Monthly and Yearly Donor Receipting and Thanking

Client Services (If no Program Coordinator)

• 1. Ensure volunteers are executing services according to policies and procedures
• 2. Insure proper maintenance of client files
• 3. Manage intake and distribution of baby and maternity items
• 4. Provide direct service to clients (HOPE, Pregnancy Test, etc.)when needed
• 5. Answer phones and schedule appointments when needed

Development/Fundraising

• 1. Assist with organizing and preparing for the center’s annual fundraising events
• 2. Assist with distributing and collecting baby bottles
• 3. Maintain current list of donor/volunteer email addresses
• 4. Assist with mailing appeal emails/letters
• 5. Occasionally speak publicly at churches or community events

General Responsibilities

• 1. Help maintain clean and organized work spaces
• 2. Assist in the ordering/purchasing of needed supplies
• 3. Participate in regular team meetings
• 4. Attend all quarterly staff meetings in Champaign

Employment Terms

• The Center Director will evaluate the Assistant Director quarterly and annually through the use of the LAPRC performance form
• This Job Description may be changed at any time deemed necessary by the COO/CEO.
• Employment with LAPRC is at will and may be terminated at any time and for any reasons either by the employer or employee.