Bike and Build is a non-profit that leads cross-country bike trips in support of affordable housing. I’m sure you won’t be surprised that an under-taking of this magnitude involves a lot of planning. Some tasks on the list include leaders for the trips, participants for the trips, fundraising, biking and food supplies, route-planning, press for the program, etc. Chances are a number of program assistants helped make this program everything that it is. Program assistants and jacks (and jills) of all trades: they do anything and everything to help push their program forward.
Non-profit program assistants tend to serve as the right-hand persons of their supervisors. As a result many of their duties are administrative but they may also have some supervisory duties. Non-profit program assistants solicit grants for the organization by preparing grant application letters and meeting with grantors to discuss the purpose of their organization as well as how they intend to use the grant money. In addition they sometimes interview job candidates, train new workers, and supervise staff members in the director’s absence. They may also visit media outlets to promote upcoming events that the organization is sponsoring such as food drives, charity dinners, or a school supply giveaway.
While there is no typical day for a program assistant, some tasks might include:
The average salary for a Program Assistant in a non-profit is $35,000 per year, although it ranges between $31,000-$43,000. One way to begin at a non-profit is in direct service. From there people often transition into coordinating aspects of programs (a program assistant), such as managing volunteers, and then eventually managing entire programs. You could consider getting involved in the development ($55,000) or marketing ($25,000-$45,000/yearly) aspects of the company as well.
Here are some great locations for program assistants:
To be a program assistant you will usually need at least a high school diploma and/or a bachelor’s degree with a focus in either business, communications or marketing. Other skills to develop for this function include the ability to multi-task, handle difficult clients, pay attention to details, great working collaboratively, and take initiative.
If being a program assistant still sounds like your cup of tea, here are a few things you should do to get started.
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| Digital Campaigns Production Associate | Washington, DC |
| New Mexico Outreach Representative | Washington, DC |
| Marketing and Online Communications Coordinator | Washington, DC |
| Development Coordinator | Washington, DC |
| Revenue Processing Associate -Headquarters, Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
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| Release Engineer | Waltham, MA |
| Customer Service / Donor Retaions | Cambridge, MA |
| Senior Actuary - Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN |
| Financial Services Representative | Woodstock, GA |
| Category Manager - Target Experience | Minneapolis, MN |
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|---|---|
| Summer Tennis Instructor | New York, NY |
| Travel Dialysis Nurse Opportunity - Travel Patient Care Technician needed in Maine | Maine |
| INTERN | Saint Paul, MN |
| Executive Director, Sustainable/Active Transportation Advocacy | San Francisco, CA |
| Director of Academic Programs/Associate Dean of College of Engineering, Idaho Falls | Falls, ID |
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| .Net Developer | Columbus, OH |
| Assistant Professor, Statistics | Corpus Christi, TX |
| Boat Instructor | Page, AZ |
| Information Governance Specialist - NY/NJ | New York, NY |
| Leadership Development Specialist | Phoenix, AZ |
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|---|---|
| Ohio College Guides - Mentoring & Retention - Cleveland, OH | Cleveland, OH |
| Director of Communications | New York, NY |
| Program Coordinator | New York, NY |
| Managing Director of Talent | New York, NY |
| Managing Director, iMentor New York City | New York, NY |
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| 1st Shift Production Supervisor | Spartanburg, SC |
| Production Supervisor-2nd Shift | El Paso, TX |
| Warehouse Manager- 2nd Shift | El Paso, TX |
| Training Manager-1st Shift | El Paso, TX |
| Product Marketing Manager | San Rafael, CA |
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|---|---|
| Sales Representative | Indianapolis, IN |
| Summer Sales and Marketing Internship | Newton, MA |
| LIFEGUARD - SUMMER CAMP | Mayer, AZ |
| Summer Camp Lifeguard (June 17th - August 23rd) | Hinesburg, VT |
| Lifeguards and Pool Managers For the Summer | Silver Spring, MD |
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Beckley, WV |
| Urology | Beckley, WV |
| Brand Manager | New York, NY |
| Account Coordinator | New York, NY |
| Packaging Buyer | Parsippany, NJ |
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| Event Management intern: Events Intern | Chicago, IL |
| Web & Multimedia Strategist | Princeton, NJ |
| Practice Connecticut Adult Psychiatry | Connecticut |
| Urology | Georgetown, KY |
| Connecticut Adult Psychiatry | Connecticut |
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| Seattle Tilth 21 Acres Camp Assistant | Woodinville, WA |
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| Marketing Operations Analyst | New York, NY |
| Fleet Maint Mechanic | Sacramento, CA |
| El Torito - Now Hiring Managers - Cerritos | Cerritos, CA |
| Visual Designer | New York, NY |
| Director of Channel Marketing | New York, NY |
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| Experienced Facility Mechanic (Electrical and Mechanical Repair) | Carlstadt, NJ |
| Controls & PLC Technician | Carlstadt, NJ |
| Senior Solutions Engineer - Voice Operations (Irving, Texas) | Irving, TX |
| Human Resources Manager | Escondido, CA |
| Associate Manager - Business Development | Milwaukee, WI |
| Job Title | Location |
|---|---|
| Marketing Data Strategist and Account Lead | San Mateo, CA |
| Director, Digital Fundraising | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Marketing Specialist (Full Time Temp) | Moraga, CA |
| Web Designer | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Dell Compellent Storage Services Architect ICC | Plano, TX |
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| Program Officer International Programs | New York, NY |
| Consumer Strategist, Millennial Generation | Minneapolis, MN |
| Biaag Research Data Analyst | Washington, DC |
| Employer Representative-Marriott Foundation | San Francisco, CA |
| Vice President - National Online Advertising Sales - Online, Mobile, S | New York, NY |
| Job Title | Location |
|---|---|
| .NET DEVELOPER - 1654 | Latham, NY |
| Network Engineer | Austin, TX |
| Senior System Software Engineer Job | Cambridge, MA |
| Regulatory Tax Manager | Englewood, CO |
| Senior Executive Recruiter | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
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|---|---|
| Buyer - Finished Goods/Consumer Electronics | Orange, CA |
| Assistant Vice President, Informatin Risk Management | Springfield, MA |
| Graphic Designer | Rancho Cordova, CA |
| Certified Residential Appraiser | North Olmsted, OH |
| Tech Labs - Data Insights - R&D Consultant - San Jose,CA+ | San Jose, CA |
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| Medical Technologist - Clinical Laboratory Scientist - (Med Tech - MT - CLS) | Indianapolis, IN |
| Instructor opportunities at The Tech Summer Camps | San Jose, CA |
| General Operator | Beaumont, TX |
| General Operator | Beaumont, TX |
| Sales Rep III | Houston, TX |
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| Director, Sales | San Francisco, CA |
| Occupational Therapist / Therapy (OT) Travel - Skilled Nursing Facility | York, PA |
| Occupational Therapist / Therapy (OT) Travel - Home Health | York, PA |
| Regional Team Lead, Small Business | New York, NY |
| Senior Financial Analyst | Brooklyn, NY |
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| Sr. Flight Ops. Instrument Engineer | Baltimore, MD |
| Flight Ops. Instrument Engineer I | Baltimore, MD |
| Senior Network Engineer | Baltimore, MD |
| Instrument Engineer | Baltimore, MD |
| Tough Mudder IL Event Staff | Seneca, IL |
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| Product Owner, Social Media Analytics | San Francisco, CA |
| Assistant Store Manager - Store #176 | Woodbury, NY |
| Senior UX Designer | Watertown, MA |
| Sales Representative | Fredericksburg, VA |
| Convention Services Manager | Atmore, AL |
| Job Title | Location |
|---|---|
| Director of Development | Boone, NC |
| Senior Case Manager/Social Worker | Miami, FL |
| Chief Advancement Officer | San Diego, CA |
| Deputy Director Leadership Gifts | New York, NY |
| Case Manager (351) | San Jose, CA |
| Job Title | Location |
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| Camp EdTech Animation and Movie Making Instructor - San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Camp Edmo Animation Instructor (2nd-4th)- Burlingame | Burlingame, CA |
| Camp EdTech Digital Photo Instructor (5th- 8th) - Moraga | Moraga, CA |
| Camp Edmo Animation Instructor (2nd-4th)- Mill Valley | California |
| Field Marketing and Event Team Member | San Francisco Bay Area, CA |
| Job Title | Location |
|---|---|
| JavaScript Developer Job | American Fork, UT |
| Summer 2013 Management Trainee Internship (Westchester County, NY- New Rochelle, Mamaroneck) | New Rochelle, NY |
| Marketing Analyst IV | Emeryville, CA |
| Marketing Program Specialist III | Emeryville, CA |
| Business Intelligence Developer | Emeryville, CA |
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|---|---|
| Consulting Manager, Financial Services Practice | New York, NY |
| Senior Consultant - Financial Services Practice | New York, NY |
| Driver - Class A/TouchFreight | Sacramento, CA |
| Casual Driver - Class A/TouchFreight | Sacramento, CA |
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| Teacher - Playtime Leader | Prior Lake, MN |
| Teacher - Playtime Assistant | Prior Lake, MN |
| Educare Teachers Aide | Prior Lake, MN |
| Teacher - Playtime Leader | Prior Lake, MN |
| Teacher - Playtime Assistant | Prior Lake, MN |
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| Credential Assistant | New York, NY |
| Social Media Strategist | New York, NY |
| Part-Time Graphic Designer | New York, NY |
| Website Managing Editor | New York, NY |
| Junior Writer | New York, NY |
| Job Title | Location |
|---|---|
| SUNY Oswego - Career Services - Grad Outreach Spec | Oswego, NY |
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|---|---|
| Web Editor | United States |
| PR Specialist | United States |
| Principal Executive/Manager E (Deputy CIO) | Salem, OR |
| Production Coordinator | New York, NY |
| Director of Human Resources & Volunteer Services | Chicago, IL |
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|---|---|
| Coordinator, Surgical Scheduler | Tampa, FL |
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| Executive Assistant | Tampa, FL |
| Department Assistant/Radiation Oncology Front Office | Tampa, FL |
| Front Office Assistant (MOB) | Tampa, FL |
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|---|---|
| National Account Manager | Blue Bell, PA |
| Director of Inside Sales | Philadelphia, PA |
| Client Development, Video | New York, NY |
| Weekend Supervisor, General Diagnostics Department | Teaneck, NJ |
| Web Developer | Pittsburgh, PA |
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|---|---|
| GENESIS Internship | Shawano, WI |
| Corporate Responsibility Project Leader- Elanco | Greenfield, WI |
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| Program and Data Assistant | New York, NY |
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| Physician - Hospitalists | Iowa City, IA |
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| Account Executive | United States |
| Global Security and Intelligence Studies Faculty | Prescott, AZ |
| Account Executive, Marketing Services | New York, NY |
| USED TRUCK SALES REP | Salt Lake City, UT |
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| Finance and Accounting Opportunities | Durham, NC |
| Regional Manager, Connecticut | Bridgeport, CT |
| Social Media & Marketing Manager | Stamford, CT |
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| Hospitalist Physician | Cincinnati, OH |
| Parent Fair Representative | New York, NY |
| Physician - Hospitalist | Cincinnati, OH |
| Compost Project Manager | Flushing, NY |
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| Direct Sales | Littleton, CO |
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