Administrative Assistant, Engagement Department

Position: Administrative Assistant, Engagement Department
Supervisor: Deputy Director and Chief Strategy Officer
Type: 40 hours/week; non-exempt
Salary Range: $22 to $23/hr
Target Start Date: May 1, 2024

Organization Overview
Formed in January 2020, Revolutionary Spaces brings people together to explore the
American struggle to create and sustain a free society as singularly evoked by the two
national treasures we care for: Boston’s Old South Meeting House and Old State House.

Through community partnerships, contemporary forms of storytelling, and important
civic conversations, Revolutionary Spaces strives to bring people together to explore the
history and continue the work of democracy that took shape in these buildings, located
two blocks from each other in the heart of downtown Boston. We are dedicated to creating
experiences for our audiences that not only deepen understanding of the past, but also
provide a fresh perspective on the world we live in today and help us create new ideas
and tools to build a more just and equitable tomorrow.

About the Position

The Administrative Assistant position provides support to the Engagement Department,
which encompasses development, events, marketing, communications, and public
programs. The Administrative Assistant will assist with the planning, organizing, and
coordinating of both core departmental work and special projects.

The position requires the ability to manage multiple deadlines, be proactive and efficient,
work independently, handle shifting priorities, and interface inside and outside the
organization with a high level of professionalism. Discretion, problem-solving, and
understanding of multiple work styles is imperative for the success of this position.

Key Responsibilities
Draft materials related to public programs, including run of shows that include

program introductions, wrap-ups, and promotion of future events.

• Attend meetings of the full Engagement Department team as well as individual

• Manage logistics of conducting and analyzing regular post-event audience surveys

• Maintain data relating to attendance and digital engagement and create reports for

• Perform administrative duties related to the promotion of public programs,

• Manage databases and confidential information in Raisers’ Edge and Constant

• Handle logistics related to filming requests.
• Manage departmental calendars and proactively assist with meeting

designing andmanaging ticketing and RSVP processes for individual events,
and arranging for guest travel.

• Assist with financial administrative activities, including compiling of receipts,

• Work to create and sustain a positive and collaborative culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in an office setting
• Flexibility to work some weekends, holidays, and evenings

• Preferred qualifications
• Bachelor's degree

• Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Demonstrated timemanagement, organizational, and planning skills

Physical Requirements
The work of this position takes place both in a regular office environment and at a historic
site. Some staff offices are located on the third floor of a 300-year-old historic building
without an elevator. As a result, the candidate should be able to carry objects weighing up
to 50 pounds up and down the stairs. This is a hybrid position, with a minimum on-site
presence of three days a week at the Old South Meeting House or Old State House.

Benefits
Generous vacation and Federal holidays schedule; 403b with 5%match after one year;
Health insurance; FSA Medical & Dependent care accounts; Professional development;
MBTA pass program; and free admission to many local museums.

Application Requirements
Application requires a cover letter and resume sent to events@revolutionaryspaces.org

For more information about Revolutionary Spaces, visit www.revolutionaryspaces.org.