What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Administrative Assistant position at Interaction?
Are you ready for a meaningful opportunity with a creative, innovative and dynamic
organization to make positive change in your community?
Join the Interaction team!
Position Title: Communication and Administrative Assistant
Who is Interaction?
Interaction (formerly Youth Services) has been a highly-respected part of the Windham
County of Vermont community since 1972. Our mission: working together to build
resilience and be a catalyst for change.
How will I make a difference?
The Communication and Administrative Assistant strengthens the internal operations and
external communications of two prevention coalitions supported by Interaction: Windham
County Prevention Partnership (WCPP) and Building a Positive Community (BAPC),
supporting effective outreach, coordination, and mission-driven work.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Implement both coalitions’ communications workplans.
- Assist BAPC with administrative tasks such as:
- Maintain timelines for cyclical tasks and projects.
- Support events and trainings (planning, registration, logistics, follow-up).
- Mail, deliver, and track materials for community partners.
- Assist Interaction’s Development Department with donor communications
We seek collaborative community-minded team members -
We have found that Interaction staff succeed when they:
- Builds strong, effective productive partnerships with colleagues
- Assumes good intent and the best in others
- Is open to others’ ideas, input and decisions
- Takes responsibility and initiative
- Committed to continuous learning and growth
- Highly organized, detail oriented
- Collaborative, flexible team-player; willing to pitch in wherever needed
- Models effective self-care, boundary-setting and stress management
- Embraces diverse styles and perspectives
What are the qualifications for the position?
You can be considered for this position if you meet the following qualifications:
Required
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications, project management,
administrative support, nonprofit operations, or related roles.
- Demonstrated strengths in organization, attention to detail, written and verbal
communication, confidentiality/discretion, and time management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, track projects, initiate follow-up, and
coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Google Suite/Microsoft Office.
- Strong research and data analysis skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of WCPP and BAPC.
Preferred
- Experience with Asana or other project-management tools.
- Experience using Zoom (including breakout rooms).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurability.
- Additional skills or lived experience that strengthen organizational capacity (e.g.,
multilingual ability; experience with youth empowerment, communications/media,
public health, DEI work; community engagement; collaborative leadership).
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@interactionvt.org by December 23rd, 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Compensation: $22.50 an hour for 30 hours a week and comprehensive benefits. Partial
remote work possibilities will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brattleboro, VT 05301
Salary : $23