getDowntown Program Assistant

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) seeks a Part-time GetDowntown Program Assistant for a temporary 3-month assignment in Ann Arbor. The role pays $21.50 per hour and emphasizes customer communications, program support, and data entry.

You will interact with professionals in government, nonprofit, and business sectors, supporting events, content creation, and stakeholder outreach while helping maintain organized records and contact lists.

Qualifications

• Part-time temporary role identified with a pay rate of $21.50 per hour.
• Experience in preparing content for social media and newsletters is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders by phone and email.
• Manage contact lists and stakeholder information in Microsoft Excel.
• Proofread written materials for accuracy.
• Prepare content for social media and newsletters.
• Coordinate or support events and organize event materials.
• Represent the program at local meetings and events.
• Notetake during staff and committee meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Notetaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The following PART-TIME position posting will be open through Wednesday, September 16, 2026: GETDOWNTOWN PROGRAM ASSISTANT TEMPORARY (3 MONTHS) Pay Rate: $21.50 Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The getDowntown Program provides commuting programs and services to downtown Ann Arbor employees and employers. A program of TheRide, getDowntowns partners include the City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor DDA. The Program Assistant supports existing and new programs that encourage commuters to travel by bus, bike, carpool, walking, and more to reduce traffic congestion. The focus of the work will be customer communications, program support, and data entry. The Program Assistant can expect to interact with professionals in the government, nonprofit, and business arenas. Skills practiced during the position will relate directly to careers in business, marketing, communications, public administration, sustainability, urban planning, and public relations.

Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Communicate with stakeholders by making phone calls and responding to emails
• Manage contact lists and stakeholder information in Microsoft Excel
• Proofread written materials
• Prepare content for social media and newsletters
• Coordinating or supporting events including organizing event materials
• Representing the program at local meetings and events
• Notetaking during staff and committee meetings

These examples are intended merely as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned. Please note duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.