Program Assistant — Eligibility & Community Programs

Kids for the Future; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

United Way of the Midlands provides critical support as a Program Assistant, assisting the Manager of Eligibility Operations and supporting the 211 and Weatherization programs with applications, approvals, denials, and documentation.

The role requires an Associates degree in a business field and 2–4 years of related experience, plus strong MS Office skills, confidentiality, and teamwork. This is a full-time, on-site position in Omaha with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a business-related field or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 2-4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Manager, Eligibility Operations
• Assists in 211 and Weatherization programs and projects
• Verifies, organizes applications and assists in approvals and denials
• Communicates between Weatherization Program participants
• Communicates between 211 Financial Assistance program participants
• Attends staff meetings and takes notes
• Makes copies and updates participant and program files as needed
• Assists with inbound calls when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Confidentiality

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Team player

Education

Associates degree in business-related field

2-4 years of related experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

United Way of the Midlands provides critical support as a Program Assistant, assisting the Manager of Eligibility Operations and supporting the 211 and Weatherization programs with applications, approvals, denials, and documentation.

The role requires an Associates degree in a business field and 2–4 years of related experience, plus strong MS Office skills, confidentiality, and teamwork. This is a full-time, on-site position in Omaha with competitive benefits.