Detroit Parks Coalition · 1 week ago
Program & Administrative Assistant
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yrDetroit Parks Coalition (DPC) is a diverse group of park leaders and community members working to support healthy, equitable, and vibrant parks in Detroit. They are seeking a Program & Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations, assist with program coordination, and ensure effective implementation and communication across Coalition initiatives.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Sigal Hemy Spiegel
Responsibilities
Assist with coordination and implementation of Coalition programs and initiatives, such as the Pistons Neighbors Program, Yoga in the Parks, and citywide tournaments
Manage administrative relationships with DPC vendors and grant partners, including producing contracts and grant agreement letters, collecting invoices and W9s, and ensuring smooth payment processing
Support scheduling, logistics, and preparation for convenings, park tours, and community events
Support DPC’s events calendar, in partnership with City of Detroit and park stewards citywide
In partnership with deputy director and grants manager, work to develop and maintain program records and other reports in CRM system
Help staff DPC’s park steward supply library, providing resources to neighborhood organizations citywide
Send out meeting agendas, take minutes, and track follow up items for DPC board, coalition, and programming committee
Assist grants manager with administrative tasks related to fundraising and grant management, including generating reports, processing gifts, and maintaining donor records as directed
Develop yearly meeting calendar and maintain Coalition meeting & convening schedule
Assist with purchasing, reimbursements, and basic expense tracking
Serve as a point of contact for general inquiries
Help prepare presentations, reports, and grant-related materials as needed
Qualification
Required
Previous experience working in a nonprofit, coalition, or community-based organization
Programmatic experience preferred
Organized and attentive to detail
Flexible and able to work in a diverse array of environments—including in both digital and analog
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Professionalism
Adaptability
Problem solving
Proactive and self-directed
Passionate about Detroit and its parks
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided
401k with up to 5% company match
Unlimited PTO
Company
Detroit Parks Coalition
We are committed to ensuring that all can experience the social, economic, physical and spiritual benefits of Detroit’s parks for decades to come.
Founded in 2010
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase