Project Assistant - MIP

The Project Assistant provides support to staff in the course of their normal operations and duties in departments such as but are not limited to, Development, Training, Adoption & Legal, Home Finding, Executive offices, and
Mental Health, etc.

• Assist with basic administrative & office related task, such as filing, phone calls, mail handling, moving or procuring office supplies, and organizing rooms
• Interact with the community in which we serve, research, report writing, training, video project, newsletter assembly, and other creative projects as assigned
• Participate throughout the program which requires availability for virtual and in person meetings
• Consistent and appropriate contact with your mentor and internship coordinator, as well as meeting assignment deadlines on a weekly basis
• Play a crucial role in keeping projects on track by organizing, coordinating, and tracking progress
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate with mentor, intership coordinator and peers in the program

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety
• Candidate must be 16-24 yrs old to be eligible for the program
• Candidate cannot have completed college or is currently in college
• Candidate must have access to basic communication equipment such as a phone, laptop
• Candidate must be willing to learn and exercise basic technical skills (Outlook & TEAMS) as well as
  presentation skills or tablet (with access to the internet)
• Candidate must speak, write and understand English
• Some field work is possible and traveling to different office locations may be necessary
• Good communication skills