Education Assistant The Freight - 5.0 Berkeley, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time $24 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Writing skills Databases Data management Attention to detail Organizational skills Computer skills Time management Full Job Description

REPORTS TO

Program Manager

SUPERVISES

None

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary (through end of 2026), part-time, non-exempt

LOCATION

Berkeley, CA, hybrid

SCHEDULE

Varies, days & nights, weekdays & weekends, up to 25 hours/week

PAY RANGE

$24.00/hour

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Education Assistant will work with the Program Manager to create and administer educational events such as classes, workshops, large events, and in-school programs. The role's primary functions will be in administration, department communications, and engagement & outreach. The desired candidate is an organized and collaborative individual with an interest in gaining practical skills in event planning and management. The candidate should have availability (weekdays and weekends) for a varied schedule. The role is a good fit for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting nonprofit organizations, and providing educational opportunities to the diverse bay area community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration Oversee education and engagement calendars, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate. Coordinate with other departments to avoid scheduling conflicts. Manage education databases on Tessitura and Wordpress (no html/coding needed). Includes running reports, building events and updating website materials in the relevant software. Track projects and tasks for classes, workshops, community events, and school programs, alerting relevant stakeholders about upcoming deadlines and any potential issues Manage education and community email list. Coordinate school program administration including calendaring events, scheduling instructors, and communicating with program organizers and participants. Maintain department digital assets including updating working documents, and organizing files. Departmental Communications Assist with planning, writing, and sending incoming and outgoing departmental communications. Oversee Education Department email inbox. Respond to general inquiries as needed, or direct incoming messages to the appropriate staff member(s). Collaborate with the Marketing and Programming departments to determine promotional needs and opportunities for Education offerings. Engagement & Outreach Attend external events, such as in-school programs, festivals, outreach events, and other functions as the face of The Freight's Education and Community Program. Ability to attend independently. Distribute program information and materials at external events as needed. Help maintain a welcoming, safe, accessible, and inclusive environment for community members and staff.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. There may be additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Flexible schedule (schedule varies from week to week, month to month) Reliable transportation (role requires travel around the Bay Area) Digitally adept: role requires individual to learn and use complex data management systems, and work across multiple platforms Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Friendly personality with a desire to create a supportive, inclusive, and accessible work and community environment Desirable Skills Prior administrative experience in a high-volume, nonprofit educational organization

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Freight is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other reason unrelated to ability to perform the position. This policy applies to every aspect of employment, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, transfer, demotion, termination, compensation, benefit, training and working conditions.

Pay:

$24.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 25.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Berkeley, CA 94704