Based in South Carolina, The Watering Hole is a young poetry nonprofit (since 2013) that builds poetry education resources. Our goal is to equalize inequalities related to literary arts education and resources, with a particular focus on Southern writers and readers of color. We are a small office of remote-working volunteers, in the process of developing our core team of paid employees.
This position is one in which the hired candidate would play a key role in shaping. It is perfect for someone who enjoys building a vision from the ground up and executing it, who naturally thrives in creative-thinking and problem-solving environments, who has a knack for logistical framing, and who understands that small organizations require excellence and timely completion of tasks.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
The Programs and Capacity Assistant position is part-time contractual work, but expected to expand to a full-time position with proven success. This position will work directly with the Executive Director to take on key program and capacity building support roles, which includes
Developing and executing a communications strategy
Off-Boarding Administrative Tasks from the ED
$24,000 per year
The time commitment needed will depend on the pace at which you work and upcoming deadlines. We expect it to average 5 to 20 hours per week.
With satisfactory performance in this position, this role will continue through at least June 2026, with possibility of extension.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
Submit an application at this link.
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To be considered, applicants must apply by Sunday, November 17th.
Access Requirements:
Physical Requirements (for occasional in-person events):
The Watering Hole is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employing staff, or selection of volunteers, on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, justice involvement or conviction, veteran status, financial status or HIV status, etc. The Watering Hole works affirmatively to build a diverse staff.
Based in South Carolina, The Watering Hole is a young poetry nonprofit (since 2013) that builds poetry education resources. Our goal is to equalize inequalities related to literary arts education and resources, with a particular focus on Southern writers and readers of color. We are a small office of remote-working volunteers, in the process of developing our core team of paid employees.
This position is one in which the hired candidate would play a key role in shaping. It is perfect for someone who enjoys building a vision from the ground up and executing it, who naturally thrives in creative-thinking and problem-solving environments, who has a knack for logistical framing, and who understands that small organizations require excellence and timely completion of tasks.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
The Programs and Capacity Assistant position is part-time contractual work, but expected to…
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