Job Description
Job DescriptionAre you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. ORGANIZATION SUMMARYWorld Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Adult Education Program Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of adult education programs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized individual who enjoys working in a dynamic educational environment and supporting both staff and students.
Flexible Schedule: 20 hours, 1 day in the office + remote work days.ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Assist with scheduling meetings, events, and program activities.
- Review and maintain administrative calendars to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Reserve rooms and ensure appropriate setup for instructional and administrative activities.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, including materials, technology, and refreshments as needed.
- Administrative Support
- Take detailed meeting notes and distribute summaries promptly.
- Send out action items and follow up on completion status.
- Organize files, supplies, and program documentation to support efficient operations.
- Project & Event Management
- Support project coordination by tracking timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
- Assist with event planning, including scheduling, vendor coordination, and on-site support.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with staff, instructors, and students.
- Provide general assistance to students and instructors during program activities.
- Support program staff with special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Professional Standards
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary coursework or experience in education or administration preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic data entry systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in education and/or non-profit settings
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and backgrounds
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, and part-time (25+ hours per week) employees World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health. ***Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.