Remote Program & Operations Assistant

Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nonprofit organization is seeking temporary Program Assistants in Seattle to provide administrative and organizational support for their teams. The role includes managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and offering logistical support for events. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, an Associate’s degree, and at least three years of administrative experience. This position is temporary, may range from 3 to 12 months, and may involve remote work if applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum three plus years of experience in an administrative role supporting multiple people in a complex office setting.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Schedule a high volume of appointments and manage complex calendars.
• Support travel and submit expenses for multiple people.
• Provide logistical support for events and meetings.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

OneNote

MS SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

A prominent nonprofit organization is seeking temporary Program Assistants in Seattle to provide administrative and organizational support for their teams. The role includes managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and offering logistical support for events. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, an Associate’s degree, and at least three years of administrative experience. This position is temporary, may range from 3 to 12 months, and may involve remote work if applicable.