Summer Travel Programs Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Learning and Community Engagement team in planning and logistics for the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program funded by a Lilly Foundation grant.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and customer service, with a 9-month term and up to 30 hours per week. Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and travel coordination experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Flexible and capable of handling changing situations with a positive attitude.
• Ability to receive direction and provide feedback to supervisor/coworkers.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with travel programs/conf. planning and large-group coordination.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning and Community Engagement team with planning and logistics for the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program funded by Lilly Foundation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and communications for participants.
• Assist with event logistics and grant-informed program requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Feedback to supervisor

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Travel program experience

Customer service

Job description

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Learning and Community Engagement team in planning and logistics for the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program funded by a Lilly Foundation grant.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and customer service, with a 9-month term and up to 30 hours per week. Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and travel coordination experience are preferred.