Remote Special Assistant for Early Childhood Initiative PM

Parenting Through Pediatrics Initiative; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Parenting Through Pediatrics Initiative seeks a Special Assistant to support its multi-year philanthropic program. This remote role reports to the Steering Committee co-leaders and assists with project planning, governance, and research to advance early childhood development goals. The position offers flexible geography in the United States, 20–32 hours per week, a six-month minimum term with potential extension to two years, and occasional travel for quarterly meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• PM experience with diverse stakeholders.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Highly proactive and self-driven.
• Adaptable to weekly challenges while focusing on long-term goals.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience or interest in early childhood/health (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Project manage the initiative overall with detailed workplans.
• Support leaders across diligence of potential grantees and research.
• Create and update documents for Steering Committee and partners.
• Schedule key meetings attended by funders and grantees.
• Capture notes and next steps during meetings.

Skills

Project management

Highly organized

Proactive

Adaptable

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Parenting Through Pediatrics Initiative seeks a Special Assistant to support its multi-year philanthropic program. This remote role reports to the Steering Committee co-leaders and assists with project planning, governance, and research to advance early childhood development goals. The position offers flexible geography in the United States, 20–32 hours per week, a six-month minimum term with potential extension to two years, and occasional travel for quarterly meetings.