Nonprofit Administrative Assistant for Impact & Growth

Our Place of New Trier Township; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time onsite

Hourly rate $22-$27

Annual holiday bonus

18 PTO Days

BCBS medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD & STD insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with employer match

On-site in Wilmette

Job summary

Our Place of New Trier is seeking a passionate Administrative Assistant to join our Administration and Operations team onsite in Wilmette, IL. This full-time role supports the Executive Director, Operations Director, and program staff with a broad range of office duties, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The position offers growth opportunities, a competitive hourly wage of $22–$27, generous PTO and holidays, health insurance with employer contribution, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Outstanding customer service skills for diverse interactions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Little Green Light, Canva, Constant Contact and One Cause is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist and first point of contact, manage building access and greet visitors.
• Monitor participant drop-off and pick-up.
• Handle calls, emails, and general communications.
• Support external communications, including newsletters with articles and graphics.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and liaison with staff, vendors, and program staff.
• Organize and maintain filing systems (SharePoint, paper files, databases).
• Order and manage office supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Communication

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

2+ years experience

Flexibility

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Little Green Light

Canva

Constant Contact

One Cause

Job description

Our Place of New Trier is seeking a passionate Administrative Assistant to join our Administration and Operations team onsite in Wilmette, IL. This full-time role supports the Executive Director, Operations Director, and program staff with a broad range of office duties, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The position offers growth opportunities, a competitive hourly wage of $22–$27, generous PTO and holidays, health insurance with employer contribution, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer