Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Located in Casper, Wyoming, the Wyoming Food for Thought Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to Provide, Education and Empower in order to eradicate hunger through locally sourced and produced food, education, community partnerships and action. 

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Executive Director, and will be responsible for general office operations, including daily management of volunteers, phones, and donor software.

Key Tasks:

The Administrative Assistant must carry out the following general tasks below, work on all programs and aspects of the Food for Thought Programs included by not limited to:

• Answer calls and manage messages

• Track Donations in NEON software

• Generate Thank You’s

• Make deposits 

• Enter transactions in Quickbooks

• Assist walk-ins at Program Center

• Give tours

• Cultivate new and lapsed volunteers 

• Draft monthly newsletter

• Send out Annual Appeal

• Manage front end event logistics

• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties:

• Have a working knowledge of the Wyoming Food Freedom Act;

• Communicate with volunteers and donors;

• Manage mailings including weekly Thank You notes;

• Take minutes at board meetings;

• Process weekly deposits;

• Manage NEON (CRM) Software;

• Participate in and help with all Food for Thought events

• Personnel Supervision

• Supervise volunteers

• Coordinate volunteer work days, train volunteers, coordinate additional groups seeking to volunteer, manage volunteer operations requirements.

• Manage and train apprentices

Educational Programming:

• Work with Food for Thought staff to accommodate educational activities and tours for both youth and adults

• Participate in various educational programming and festivals, events as needed

• Participate in "All Hands On Deck" activities, where all Food for Thought staff cooperate on a large project, event, educational program or volunteer days

• Be prepared to lend a hand throughout the organization as needed

Core Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have the desire to work hard, work untraditional hours, and make a difference in the community

• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers and working with diverse communities

• Experience teaching youth and/or adults

• Interest and familiarity with issues relating to local food, food access, and sustainable agriculture

• Experience creating and facilitating educational programs for youth and/or adults in a farm or garden setting

• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Reporting:

The Administrative Assistant is expected to meet weekly with the Executive Director and communicate via email and phone as necessary.

Compensation:

This is a part time position. 

Send cover letter, resume, and references to: Info@wyfftp.org

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