Summer Administrative Assistants are a key part of Waterford Upstart program success! You'll be responsible for coordinating the logistical needs such as preparing event materials, track participant and event equipment, confirm event bookings, and verify travel reservations. All the coordination and preparation is vital to support the team that is hosting Waterford Upstart orientation and graduation events.

Waterford Upstart provides four-year-old children access to the highest form of academic support in their early education at no cost to participants. Waterford Upstart offers personalized education and coaching, a new computer and internet if needed, and adaptive education software. Our Summer Administrative Assistant are an important part of helping us achieve our organizational mission.

Summer is one of our busiest times at Waterford. You can expect to work 40 hours per week. With the number of events we host and the amount of preparation required for each event requesting time off for personal travel is extremely limited.

If you are a driven, detailed, collaborative individual with a passion for non-profit, early literacy, and education this is a phenomenal opportunity for you to consider. We are looking for team members to work:

• May 23 - November 19
• May 23 - August 27
• August 22 - November 19.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prep, pack and unpack event materials
• Work in Salesforce (CRM)
• Request and track equipment
• Confirm event locations and staff travel plans
• Track event documentation
• Assisting traveling staff as needed

Education, Experience & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years customer service, events or similar experience
• Proactive, attentive to details, and ability to follow complex processes, including use of computers
• Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to perform physical labor (20-50 lbs moving event supplies)
• Prior administrative experience is recommended

Pay for this position starts at $14 per hour. Often our summer program is staffed with college students. Several of those students have worked with their University to receive college internship credit for their work with Waterford.org. If this is something you are interested in pursuing Waterford.org is happy to support you.

About Waterford.org

Waterford.org is an education nonprofit with a mission to achieve universal literacy for children through equity, access, and parent empowerment. Waterford creates programs that empower parents as a child’s first teacher at home and supports teachers in the classroom. Currently, Waterford.org serves over 300,000 children across 43 states every year.

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

At Waterford.org, equity is at the heart of our mission! We infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into our curriculum and materials for children, families, and educators. At Waterford, we actively seek talent who bring diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and identities to their work. Waterford’s commitment to inclusive excellence is foundational to achieving our mission of universal literacy.

Working at Waterford.org

Waterford.org team members are located across the United States and primarily work from home. Currently, Waterford requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or file a religious or medical exemption (as applicable by federal, state, and local law).