The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights, is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping others to work as a Program Assistant to support our St. Clair County Outreach center in collaboration with the Centreville Citizens for Change (CCC).

The assistant will closely with the ULSTL Divisional Operating Officer, CCC Board of Director, Community organizer, and other committee members, to identify and provide general office support for CCC. Duties include answering questions and concerns, providing information and assistance as requested, scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, planning events, reporting calendar activities for use, and participating in mandatory monthly CCC Community and Board of Directors meetings.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An Associate's degree is desired, Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related subject is preferred.
• Previous nonprofit experience is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in an administrative function.
• Ability to analyze data and understand key metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work with residents in the Metro East (Cahokia Heights) area and live locally to the area.

The above knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma. At least one year of experience in administrative/customer service is required, and college coursework in secretarial/administrative assistant or related field is desirable.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.