Program Assistant

Who do you know who is passionate about safe, friendly, and vibrant neighborhoods in our community? Racine Neighborhood Watch, Inc. is looking for a dynamic person to join our RNW team! RNW is a key non-profit organization that provides information, education, and support to residents about effective crime prevention, community and relationship building, and neighborhood comfort and stability.

Position: Program Assistant – 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and manage Block Watch, Crime Stoppers, and other programs under the RNW umbrella by doing the following:
  • Deliver educational presentations about programming.
  • Sustain the day-to-day operations of each
• Facilitate RNW meetings at Community Oriented Policing Houses four evenings each month
• Coordinate and assist with RNW’s major events, such as Take a Taste Out of Crime and National Night Out
• Monitor and maintain RNW’s online presence (i.e. our website, social media sites, google reviews, etc.)
• Must be able to maintain a pleasant, calm, and professional demeanor with the public, even when faced with difficult or frustrating situations
• Handle all materials with the utmost confidentiality and privacy
• Carry out other related work assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred; some post-secondary education required
• Proficiency in Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity maintaining a professional online presence (managing websites, Facebook, X [formerly Twitter], Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Soft skills, such as clear communication, creative and critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving, are a must

What We Offer:

• A competitive wage of $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid holidays, vacation, and accrued sick time
• Insurance stipend and long-term savings plan

If you or someone you know wants to create and sustain exciting and vibrant neighborhoods and opportunities for residents, please send a resume to susan@racinenw.com.