Project Assistant

Description

We are looking for a Project Assistant to support a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will provide hands-on help with program-related projects, data collection, file organization, and community outreach activities. The role is fully onsite and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Gather information from alumni participants through structured outreach and document updates on their business progress.

- Organize and refine digital records in SharePoint, including program files, photos, and client-related materials.

- Build and maintain prospect lists to support outreach efforts aimed at engaging future clients.

- Assist with administrative project tasks by tracking details, managing information, and helping keep timelines on schedule.

- Represent the organization at community events by supporting event attendance, outreach efforts, and informational tabling.

- Review documentation for accuracy and completeness while helping maintain orderly and accessible records.

- Provide general project support to busy internal teams focused on lending programs and community engagement.

Requirements - Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle tasks with accuracy and consistency.

- Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.

- Clear verbal and written communication skills for outreach, documentation, and internal coordination.

- Previous customer service, administrative support, or community-facing experience is preferred.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

- Experience using SharePoint or similar document management platforms is preferred.

- Ability to work onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota on a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.

- Familiarity with project coordination tasks such as timeline management, data handling, or record scanning is helpful. Talent Match®

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