We’re hiring a Program Coordinator/Admin Assistant

Who We Are: A nonprofit with local and national reach, we work hard in the interest of democracy and community. We are a nervy bunch of liberals and conservatives who believe that dialogue and disagreement make for a good conversation, a good country, and a good time.

The Program Coordinator Position:

Candidates seeking both part-time and full-time work will be considered for this position.

The Village Square is seeking a Program Coordinator who’s an organized, dependable professional with a collaborative mindset interested in our mission to bridge the partisan divide throughout the Tallahassee area and beyond. The ideal candidate believes that diversity of viewpoints makes for a richer dialogue and healthier society, works well both independently and as part of a small but mighty team, believes no task is too small to be important, has laser attention to detail, and communicates clearly and consistently both with teammates and our constituents. Prior experience with bookkeeping, basic website maintenance, working with nonprofit boards and donors, and event coordination is preferred. The position comes with unique informal perks such as flexible work hours, the option to work from home, lots of opportunities to connect with community members and leaders, and a light holiday and summer event schedule.

Salary: $35-$45k for a full-time 40-hour per week position, no benefits. Will consider Part Time employment for the right fit.

For more information or to submit a resume and cover letter, email Leon at leon@villagesquare.us.

About The Village Square:

The Village Square is dedicated to bridging divides between people who don’t look or think alike through discussion and spirited disagreement in a 21^st Century revival of the American town hall. We are a national innovator in the field of bridge building with 15 years proof of concept, along with the roadmap and relationships to share and scale our expertise, making Tallahassee Village Square what former NEH Chair Jim Leach called “a model for the land.”  Online at https://tlh.villagesquare.us/

Key Priorities and Responsibilities:

• Assist leadership in planning and executing events
• Execute administrative and bookkeeping duties including check processing and website management
• Maintain databases with donor information and communicate regularly with members
• Mandatory attendance at weeknight Village Square events and meetings (estimate about 15 through year)
• Position reports directly to The Village Square Tallahassee Executive Director on matters related to The Village Square in its Tallahassee location and to Founder & President related to The Village Square’s model, brand and national efforts.
• Assist in content creation, planning, and execution
• Assist leadership in any additional tasks as needed

Preferred Professional Requirements and Qualities:

• Superb organizational skills – with a natural internal drive to excel
• Approachable, collaborative and transparent professional style
• Ability to interact professionally with Board members, staff, and program participants of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Record of success with non-profit organizations
• Proven strong writing, and communications skills — ability to write compellingly, consistent with unique Village Square voice
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration and broad community involvement
• Experience with financial management and budgeting
• Has a reliable transportation to events and for other tasks needed on the job

The Administrative Assistant Position:

The Village Square is seeking an Administrative Assistant who’s an organized, dependable professional with a collaborative mindset interested in our mission to bridge the partisan divide throughout the Tallahassee area and beyond. The ideal candidate believes that diversity of viewpoints makes for a richer dialogue and healthier society, works well both independently and as part of a small but mighty team, believes no task is too small to be important, has laser attention to detail, and communicates clearly and consistently both with teammates and our constituents. Prior experience with bookkeeping, financial management, and database management is preferred. The position comes with unique informal perks such as flexible work hours, the option to work from home, lots of opportunities to connect with community members and leaders, and a light holiday and summer event schedule.

Key Priorities and Responsibilities:

• Execute administrative and bookkeeping duties including check processing and accurate record keeping
• Maintain databases with donor information and communicate regularly with members
• Provides leadership with administrative support for fundraising activities
• Position reports directly to The Village Square Tallahassee Executive Director on matters related to The Village Square in its Tallahassee location and to Founder & President related to The Village Square’s national efforts.

Preferred Professional Requirements and Qualities:

• Superb organizational skills
• Approachable, collaborative and transparent professional style
• Ability to interact professionally with Board members, staff, and program participants of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Proven strong writing, and communications skills — ability to write compellingly, consistent with unique Village Square voice
• Demonstrated history of effective collaboration
• Experience with financial management and budgeting
• Has a reliable transportation to events and for other tasks needed on the job

To Apply to Program Coordinator or Administrative Assistant position:

Send a résumé and cover letter via e-mail to: Director of Operations, Leon Kung at Leon@villagesquare.us

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Village Square is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Village Square does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, economic background, marital status, national origin, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression

Visit our website at tlh.villagesquare.us or call 850.281.1223.