Program Assistant Intern/ Volunteer

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Program Assistant

Removing the Stigma (RTS) is looking for a hardworking, motivated, results-orientated, quick learner, and team player individual to add to our team as a Program Prevention Assistant to help with the launch of our new program, Youth Life Cleve. This position requires organizational collaboration, projects and event preparations and data entry, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, leadership skills and interpersonal relation skills.

About Removing The Stigma

The mission of Removing The Stigma is to educate, empower, and offer hope to individuals while removing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide, with the vision to bring mental and emotional wellness to the communities we serve.

About Youth Life Cleve

The purpose of the Youth Live Cle (YLC) Program is to change the mindset around how suicide and mental illness is interpreted and believed by African American youth and their parents or trusted adults. It addresses the generations of cultural stigmatized beliefs within communities which has caused mental illness and suicide to be stigmatized.

The program is designed to empower youth to express their feelings and personal opinions openly, honestly, in a safe space without fear of judgment or retaliation, creating a healthy atmosphere, which helps to reduce stigma, while encouraging youth to seek help.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare program event calendar

• Process and maintain databases related to donor, fundraising, etc

• Maintain client and volunteer databases

• Assist with the creation of promotional materials, mailing, and website content update

• Ensure that organization stay within in budget for various projects

• Ensure weekly meeting schedules, correspondence with parties involved with program and other duties as required

• Constantly promoting YLC and its mission on various social media platforms

• May require some in-state travel

• Other duties which may arise in as the program grows

Educational Qualifications

• High School diploma, or associate degree

• Basic understanding of mental health and suicide prevention awareness is preferred but not required

• Knowledge of the nonprofit industry is preferred but not required

Required Skills

• Must be proficient in MS office including word, excel, and One Note

• Google workspace

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Great team player

• Experience working with at risk youth

• Ability to work independently and with a team

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and productivity

Job Type: Intern/Part-time

Benefits: The opportunity to engage in ongoing professional development of the mission and vision of the organization.

Schedule: 8-15 hours a week

Location:

Removing The Stigma

17325 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44112