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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Part-Time, Hybrid
Posted May 1, 2024
About Surf Point
Surf Point is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports visual artists and art professionals with a year-round, peer-nominated residency program on the coast of York, Maine. Surf Point presents public programs; protects, conserves, and shares its 45-acre property; and researches and promotes our historic legacy through its facility, archives, and collection.
Overview
Surf Point (SP) is seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills to provide part-time support for SP’s Executive Director (ED) and Program Manager (PM). This role is also valuable in supporting SP’s programming, communications, and fundraising. The role requires excellent organizational abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in Google Suite, social media, and databases. This position reports directly to the PM, with weekly summary and check-in meetings. This position is hybrid, with most days spent working from home and occasional work at SP in York Harbor, ME. This position is new and is subject to modification of responsibilities as SP grows.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrative scheduling, including meetings, resident arrangements, special projects
Development support, including thank you letters, database/email list updates, grant deadlines, and other research
Assist with residency cycle implementation, including creating Google Forms
Update and maintain online Google Drive, Little Green Light database, and other administrative systems
Communications such as maintaining an active presence on Instagram and growing its audience; reviewing and editing the website on Squarespace; event promotion, including in-person flyering, online calendar posts
Monthly in-person work for meetings, on-site help with public events, and/or residency
Research and purchases related to the facility
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant work experience
Commitment to the mission and strong interest in the arts
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to receive feedback with respect
Ability to work independently and ask for help when needed
Incredible organizational skills with attention to detail and problem-solving; Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical skills in computer literacy
Aptitude in digital/social media and Instagram
Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle for work use
Access to a personal computer and phone; ability to work from home
Compensation and Hours
This position pays $25/hour and works 20/week on dedicated days, with occasional work on weekends for events. This position is part-time and not eligible for benefits or overtime. Regular Part-Time Employees accrue vacation leave on a pro-rata basis.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter sharing your interest in this position, applicable skills and two professional references addressed to Executive Director Yael Reinharz at info@surfpoint.me. Deadline to apply is May 25. Anticipated start date is June-July.
Volunteers provide crucial support for Surf Point’s mission. If you are interested in supporting Surf Point as a volunteer, please fill out our volunteer interest form.
Volunteer Raquel Miller helps with Meghan Brady ‘20’s art-making workshop at Community Day #08. Photo by Kerry Constantino.