Part-time Communication and Administrative Specialist

Remote Only
Starting Pay: $17 -$19 per hour

The National Assessment Center Association (NAC) is looking for a part-time Communication and Administrative Specialist.  A requirement of those applying for the position is that you have lived, direct experience within the juvenile justice or child welfare system.  Examples of lived experience include having been on juvenile probation, spent time a juvenile detention facility, or experience within the foster care system.  This will be a new position within the organization and will work directly with the Executive Director. Listed below are anticipated responsibilities based on the interest and experience of the person selected selected.

• Assist with communication related to “storytelling;” specifically stories of youth and families impacted by Assessment Centers.
• Prepare web and/or electronic materials for use by others, editing content and adding appropriate graphic and design elements.
• Respond to and initiate inquiries from NAC Members as well as communities and professionals interested in system diversion and prevention.
• Compose and/or prepare correspondence, forms, newsletters, reports using appropriate word processing and spreadsheet tools. Perform basic statistical calculations on data for reports and presentations.
• Develop and schedule social media content.

• Plan, prioritize and schedule meetings, trainings, or conferences on behalf of the organization.
• Assist with grant proposals and serve as a resource for information related to the administration of grants and contracts.
• Compile and maintain information that may require web or library researching, gathering, compiling, and updating data and records.
• Perform other administrative duties as required to support the mission and function of the organization.

• Direct, lived experienced in the juvenile justice or child welfare system required
• Passion for juvenile justice and child welfare system reform
• Ability to work remotely
• Experience with web-based platforms 
• Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with developing content for social media

To apply, email your resume to [email protected]  Include in the body of the email your interest in the position, briefly describe your lived experience, and your interest in juvenile justice and child welfare system reform.