Part-Time Program Support Assistant

About Fiesta Schoolyards Fiesta Schoolyards is an initiative of the Lindy Foundation that revitalizes Philadelphia schoolyards into vibrant, colorful community spaces. Our fast-moving, mission-driven team is on track to complete 100 schoolyard and public park renovations in 10 years. Each project involves careful planning and collaboration with schools, public parks, contractors, engineers, and city officials, and we need strong support to keep things moving.

We are hiring a Part-Time Program Support Assistant to work directly with our team to help move transformation projects forward and create engaging social media content that brings our work to life, highlights community voices and program impact, and builds awareness of Fiesta Schoolyards. This is a hands-on and a vital support-based role. This position requires working in the Jenkintown office every Thursday and conducting field visits to schoolyards throughout Philadelphia during the week. The frequency and location of field visits vary based on project needs. The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Organized, proactive, highly adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Willing to grow and evolve with a program that has emerging needs
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks
• Creative and comfortable developing engaging social media content through photos, videos, interviews, and storytelling that makes program data and community impact accessible and interesting
• Eager to help grow our social media engagement and public awareness of our work
• Passionate about creating equitable spaces for children and communities
• Brings a positive attitude and takes pride in supporting a mission-driven team

Key Responsibilities The Program Support Assistant will provide broad-based support to ensure the smooth and successful operation of our schoolyard and park transformation projects. This supports role is ideal for someone who is organized, highly adaptable, and mission-driven. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Coordination Support

• Assist the team in managing project aspects from inception to completion.

Administrative Support

• Provide general assistance with document preparation, file organization, and project data tracking. Also assist with grant narratives and research.

Logistics & Event Support

• Support program logistics and execution of events, such as ribbon cuttings, and volunteer days.

Social Media Management & Storytelling

• Manage Fiesta Schoolyards’ social media, including developing content ideas, gathering photos and videos, planning posts, and creating and publishing engaging content.
• Bring our work to life through interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, community stories, and creative presentations of survey results and program impact.
• Develop ways to grow engagement and reach new audiences so more people recognize Fiesta Schoolyards and understand what we do.

On-the-Ground Support

• Be available for various in-the-field needs.

Flexible Support

• Provide support to assist leadership and programming needs as they arise, demonstrating adaptability to effectively respond to emerging needs and challenges. The ability to anticipate and address needs promptly is essential for ensuring smooth operations.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience supporting nonprofit, education, or public sector projects.
• Experience managing social media, including developing content ideas, gathering and creating photo and video content, and using storytelling to build awareness and engagement.
• Based in Philadelphia.
• Must have reliable transportation for local travel to school sites.
• Available to work on-site at the Jenkintown office one day per week (Thursdays).

Compensation: $20 per hour; 25 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM AND Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, including a mandatory 30-minute unpaid lunch each day. Thursday is in-office.

40 hours sick time

401K with generous employer match