Nonprofit

Administrative assistant for re-entry project

Remote, Work must be performed in New Jersey, US
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    October 8, 2025
    End Date:
    January 7, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    August 29, 2025
    Education:
    High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $20 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Prison Reform, Entrepreneurship, Women, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Microfinance

    Description

    We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Program Assistant to support the Reentry Entrepreneurial Project Manager in leading our reentry entrepreneurship initiative. This program works directly with individuals at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility and surrounding halfway homes to deliver entrepreneurial education and support.

    This is a temporary, part-time role ideal for someone passionate about social impact, reentry work, and community-based programming.

    Responsibilities:

    • Check and reply to emails from re-entry clients and partner organizations
    • Coordinate in-person visits as well as virtual sessions with program participants. Provide ongoing support to participants in using technology and participating in the program.
    • Track participant progress and support the Reentry Entrepreneurial Project Manager in preparing quarterly fiscal and monthly client contact reports, while assisting with ongoing program budget management.
    • Submit updates and monthly reports
    • Work closely with the Executive Director to identify opportunities, address challenges, and improve the program.

    Requirements:

    • Meticulous organizational and administrative skills
    • Experience in related work such as: administrative support, business, social work, or related field
    • Familiarity with project management practices and tools (e.g., task tracking, reporting)
    • Experience working with incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals
    • Knowledge of entrepreneurship and small business concepts
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong organizational and reporting abilities
    • Passion for empowering reentry through entrepreneurship
    • Ability to pass background checks and gain clearance for correctional facility and halfway house visits.
    • Comfortable interacting with residents of correctional facilities and halfway homes

    Short Term Contract Position

    Start Date: October 2025

    End Date: January 2026

    Please provide Cover Letter and Resume

    We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Program Assistant to support the Reentry Entrepreneurial Project Manager in leading our reentry entrepreneurship initiative. This program works directly with individuals at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility and surrounding halfway homes to deliver entrepreneurial education and support.

    This is a temporary, part-time role ideal for someone passionate about social impact, reentry work, and community-based programming.

    Responsibilities:

    • Check and reply to emails from re-entry clients and partner organizations
    • Coordinate in-person visits as well as virtual sessions with program participants. Provide ongoing support to participants in using technology and participating in the program.
    • Track participant progress and support the Reentry Entrepreneurial Project Manager in preparing quarterly fiscal and monthly client contact reports, while assisting with ongoing program…

    Benefits

    This is a position for a freelancer therefore no benefits

    This is a position for a freelancer therefore no benefits

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English

    English

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed in New Jersey, US
    Associated Location
    311 Main St., Chatham, NJ 07928, United States
    2nd floor

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