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Project Assistant
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A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$59,674 / year median in Virginia
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Title:
Project Assistant State Role Title:
Admin and Office Spec III Hiring Range:
$20 per hourPay Band:
Agency:
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Location:
Jamestown General Agency Website:
www.jyfmuseums.orgRecruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties The Project Assistant position with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation will support and assist the Learning and Community Engagement team with the planning and logistics for the summer 2027 teacher professional development travel program funded through a grant secured from the Lilly Foundation. Minimum Qualifications Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills, both written and oral Ability to be flexible and successfully respond to changing situations with a positive "can-do" attitude. Ability to take direction and provide feedback to supervisor and coworkers Efficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook Familiarity and experience working with travel programs/conference planning, tourism industry/working with large groups Customer service experience Additional Considerations This position is funded for 9 months and may work up to 30 hours per week. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Contact Information Name:
Lee Ann Shelhorse Phone:
757-253-4553Email:
careers@jyf.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI
to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance