Program & Administrative Assistant

Program & Administrative Assistant

• Status:
  Part-Time | 20–25 hours/week
• Compensation: $18–$20/hour
• Reports To:
  
  Communications Director

Art Start Rhinelander is a cornerstone for community arts engagement and regional development.

• Our Mission:
  To strengthen our community through arts education and cultural engagement.
• Our Vision:
  To serve as a highly distinctive cultural center providing exhibitions, programming, and activities that leverage art to engage community members in cultural, social, and economic development.
• Our Values:
  We believe artists are fundamental and valued, cultural activities foster wellness and social cohesion, civic involvement improves community life, and cultural experiences must be accessible to everyone regardless of means.

We offer a supportive, highly creative, fast-paced, and rewarding work environment where collaboration and community impact drive everything we do. As Art Start continues to evolve, this position offers growth potential for candidates looking to expand their skills in non-profit administration and cultural operations.

The Program & Administrative Assistant supports Art Start Rhinelander’s daily operations, facility events, and community outreach. This position ensures our donor records, financial processing, public communications, and vital volunteer programs run smoothly and reliably.

• Database & Financial Administration:
  Maintain and update donor and contact databases, process bi-weekly donations and financial deposits, prepare donor acknowledgment letters, and assist with routine bill processing and mail distribution.
• Marketing & Communications:
  Coordinate public calendar submissions, assist with print distribution and media contacts, support social media content creation, manage basic website updates (routine content and page text), and monitor main organizational inboxes.
• Event & Program Support:
  Coordinate logistics and setup for internal and public meetings, oversee physical event preparations and technology needs, and handle supply procurement and errands as required.
• Volunteer Coordination:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, managing schedules to ensure operational and event shifts are filled, coordinating volunteer onboarding, tracking hours, and supporting engagement and recognition efforts.

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Comfort learning administrative and donor management software.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and comfortable performing basic web updates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring tasks independently while collaborating across teams.
• Passion for community arts and the Art Start mission.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

• Background Check:
  Please note that a standard background check will be required as part of the hiring process.
• Equal Opportunity & Diversity:
  At Art Start, we believe a diverse team makes our mission stronger. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
• Accessibility & Accommodations:
  We want our hiring process to be accessible to all. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please let us know confidentially at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).