Assistant II, Program and Sponsorship

Vacancy Name Assistant II, Program and Sponsorship

Employment Type

Full Time (Fixed Term) Childfund Work Location Mc Allen , TX Childfund Division External Affairs and Partnerships Child Fund Department US Programs Job Details

Assistant II, Program Support, Operations, and Sponsorship

McAllen, TX

International Office

Country Director, US

Full-time fixed term

On-site

Child Fund is a child-focused international development organization that connects children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are. We work directly in 23 countries, with extended reach to more than 60 countries through our global partnership network.

We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

Child Fund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. Child Fund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services.

Child Fund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for two years. This is an on-site position located in McAllen, Texas requiring bilingual Spanish/English skills. The pay is $18 per hour with full benefits.

The position provides cross-functional operational and administrative support to the Texas team. The Assistant is instrumental in supporting sponsorship operations, day-to-day logistics, vendor relationships, procurement, fleet management, internal communications and scheduling, and external engagement with local community partners. The Assistant will also play a role in improving systems and workflows, supporting donor readiness and sponsorship support, program assistance, and ensuring efficiency across the office.

This role requires someone detail-oriented and organized, a fluent Spanish speaker/writer, and a go-getter willing to learn and dig into sponsorship, administrative, and operational processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in administrative coordination, logistics, or operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of applications.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for administrative and office management functions to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Provide administrative support to the Country Director including scheduling, correspondence, and cross-functional coordination needs.
• Monitor and support the use of data collection tools to track participation, measure progress toward goals, and document impact.
• Lead the production of a monthly Texas team newsletter and support preparation of program and new business documents for external engagement and influencing.
• Provide support in school/community activities and contribute to managing sponsorship processes during peak seasonal periods.
• Purchase and track supplies to ensure cost efficiencies, compliance with approved budgets, and timely monthly reports.
• Review materials for compliance with Child Fund branding requirements.
• Organize internal/external meetings, workshops, and travel logistics (space usage, AV, meals, scheduling, receipts, reimbursements).
• Coordinate logistics pertaining to gifts in kind resources (receiving,…