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Job Summary Desert Town Hall is seeking an organized, dependable and personable Part-Time Seasonal Program Assistant to support our nonprofit lecture series during the 2026-2027 season. This is a flexible, seasonal position ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities and working in a small, collaborative team environment. The Program Assistant will provide administrative, marketing and event support throughout the season, including: General office and administrative support Preparing materials for lecture events and programs Assisting current and prospective subscribers with questions and ticketing needs Event preparation, planning and on-site support Data entry and database maintenance Credit card processing and other basic transaction support Assisting with marketing and promotional materials Updating website content as needed Drafting and preparing basic written communications Printing, copying and preparing event materials Supporting other projects and administrative needs throughout the season Customer Service The Program Assistant will regularly interact with current and prospective subscribers by phone and email and must be able to communicate detailed information about Desert Town Hall programs, event dates, ticket pricing, seating and other program details in a friendly, professional and accurate manner. Qualifications & Skills The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, reliable, personable and comfortable learning new tasks. Strong communication and customer service skills are important, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a small team. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required. Experience with marketing, social media, Canva is a plus. Supervision The Program Assistant reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and may also assist other staff members with administrative, marketing and event-related projects as needed. Schedule & Season This is a part-time, seasonal position running from October through June , averaging approximately 15-20 hours per week . The regular office schedule is flexible; however, attendance at all four Desert Town Hall lecture events, as well as designated training sessions for Youth Town Hall Ambassadors and Desert Town Hall volunteers, is required.

Seasonal:

October-June |

Part-Time:

Approximately 15-20 Hours/Week |

Flexible Schedule Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Work Location:

In person