Job Opportunities

Program Assistant (Part-Time)

This position provides administrative and programmatic support to the programs of Wheeling Heritage. The position will focus on two major areas. The first is Weelunk.com, Wheeling Heritage’s online magazine. The second is as support to all the other programs that Wheeling Heritage enacts. Including but not limited to Show of Hands, Artist Spotlight, Art Galleries, Volunteer Wheeling, Handmade Holiday, etc.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Duties:

Working under minimal supervision, the Program Assistant’s primary responsibilities and essential job duties include:

• Participate in regular editorial meetings to create new content ideas, review editorial deadlines, educate writers and organize cross-content promotions
• Cultivate relationships with freelance content writers to ensure a diverse and compelling content pipeline for Weelunk.com
  Contribute original content on a consistent basis
• Manage day to day editorial operations, including content planning, editing and publication scheduling
  Ensure that all content is grammatically correct, well structured and adheres to Weelunk’s editorial standards
• Edit and proofread content for clarity, coherence and consistency
• Support social media efforts to promote published content on Weelunk.com
• Assisting in developing, monitoring, coordinating, and improving programs
• Provide general administrative support for all programs, including preparing application packets for review, coordinating services with third party vendors, assisting with event set-up and teardown and data collection
• Actively participate in meetings as necessary
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard office software and tools.