CCEL Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment People & Culture Assistant

Bethel University; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WISE is seeking a People and Culture Assistant in Saint Paul, MN, to work with the Executive Director on policy development, onboarding, and staff support. You will help translate WISE values into practical HR procedures and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

The role emphasizes equity, confidentiality, and collaboration across teams, with some tasks possible remotely. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel student.
• Strong commitment to equity and systems change.
• Ability to draft clear policy documents and procedures.
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive data.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace apps (Docs/Sheets/Drive).

Responsibilities

• Develop and update internal policies and the employee handbook.
• Design onboarding and offboarding procedures.
• Support values alignment with equitable employment practices.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly check-ins with the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate values into HR procedures.

Skills

Analytical writing

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Trust

Education

HR background

Nonprofit management

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

About the role

The People and Culture Assistant works closely with the Executive Director to develop, update, and execute organizational policies and procedures. This role will gain a deep perspective of WISE’s organizational culture and values and support these values through the development of procedures that protect WISE’s mission, vision, and team. The ideal candidate will blend foundational human resource administration with a deep commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace for all staff.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Policy Crafting: Collaborate with the Executive Director to draft, refine, and update internal policies and the employee handbook.
• Procedure Design: Design clear operational workflows that translate organizational values into everyday staff practices.
• Compliance Alignment: Research and integrate best practices in nonprofit human resources to keep WISE aligned with equitable employment frameworks.

Team Culture and Staff Support

• Onboarding & Offboarding Excellence: Standardize and execute onboarding and offboarding procedures to give new hires and mentors/volunteers a welcoming introduction to WISE and document constructive feedback.
• Feedback Architecture: Help design internal feedback loops and tools that foster a transparent, communicative workplace culture.
• Values Integration: Ensure that all developed HR processes directly align with the core mission of equity, self-actualization, and cultural responsiveness.

Other Tasks:

• Attend weekly staff meetings (1.5 hours).
• Bi-weekly check-in with the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel Student.
• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to equity, systems change, and the empowerment of immigrant and refugee women, girls, and those on the feminine gender spectrum. HR Foundation: Academic background or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Nonprofit Management.
• Analytical Writing: Strong ability to write clear, professional, and accessible policy documents and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional active listening capabilities with an objective, empathetic approach to employee relations.
• Discretion and Trust: Proven ability to handle highly confidential organizational data and sensitive personnel information with total integrity.
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Google Workspace Docs, Sheets, Drive and digital communication systems.

Work Environment:

WISE Office - 570 N. Asbury Street, Suite 308, Saint Paul, MN 55104; some tasks may be possible remotely

Physical Demands:

N/A

About Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE):

WISE supports immigrant and refugee women, girls and those on the feminine gender spectrum in their journey of self-actualization through culturally-responsive education, advocacy, systems change and resource development. WISE envisions a world where immigrant and refugee women, girls and those on the feminine gender spectrum, are celebrated for their leadership, honored for their wisdom, and recognized for their contributions to an equitable, just and violence-free world.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time