The Literacy Council of Central Alabama
Part-Time Administrative Assistant
The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Executive Director, The Literacy Council of Central Alabama
Summary of Position
TLC is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support administrative operations, database management, donor reporting, communication support, data tracking, and event operations. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a remote or hybrid work environment and is passionate about education, community impact, and nonprofit work.
THE LITERACY COUNCIL MISSION AND HISTORY
The Literacy Council’s mission is to improve the lives of adults and their families through literacy education that teaches people to read, write, and speak English.
In 1991, the United Way of Central Alabama, the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, and the Junior League of Birmingham identified a need to support adults with low literacy in Central Alabama. Together, they formed The Literacy Council of Central Alabama (TLC) to provide that support in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Walker, and St. Clair counties.
TLC provides programs for the most vulnerable members of the communities we serve. Fifty-eight percent of adults in Central Alabama need improved reading, writing, or language skills, making the need for TLC’s programs imperative. Literacy is essential for personal well-being, addressing social justice and equality, and helping communities become stronger socially and economically.
The Literacy Council’s programs align educational opportunities for adults to optimize their potential, pursue their goals, and help their families thrive.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Provide general administrative and office support
Maintain calendars and support meeting scheduling and planning
Oversee donor mailing lists and gift acknowledgement correspondence
Prepare, organize, and maintain files and records
Perform data entry, reporting, and document preparation
Assist with staff needs, including supplies, room scheduling, and basic logistics
Support projects, events, and day-to-day operations as needed
Support Executive Director in coordinating with external marketing and finance
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Support efforts of Executive Director to advance agency’s mission
Perform other agency duties as assigned
Qualifications Preferred Skills/Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Detail-oriented and solution focused in executing projects/assignments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people
Self-starting and self-motivated
Desired Skills/Experience
Experience with CRM systems
Requirements
Finalists will be asked to submit references and complete a background check.
Position type
Part-time
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Location
Birmingham, AL
Submit resume and cover letter to careers@literacy-council.org. Please put Administrative Assistant in the subject line.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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TLC is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support administrative operations, database management, donor reporting, communication support, data tracking, and event operations. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a remote or hybrid work environment and is passionate about education, community impact, and nonprofit work.
THE LITERACY COUNCIL MISSION AND HISTORY
The Literacy Council’s mission is to improve the lives of adults and their families through literacy education that teaches people to read, write, and speak English.
In 1991, the United Way of Central Alabama, the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, and the Junior League of Birmingham identified a need to support adults with low literacy in Central Alabama. Together, they formed The Literacy Council of Central Alabama (TLC) to provide that support in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Walker, and St. Clair counties.
TLC provides programs for the most vulnerable members of the communities we serve. Fifty-eight percent of adults in Central Alabama need improved reading, writing, or language skills, making the need for TLC’s programs imperative. Literacy is essential for personal well-being, addressing social justice and equality, and helping communities become stronger socially and economically.
The Literacy Council’s programs align educational opportunities for adults to optimize their potential, pursue their goals, and help their families thrive.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Provide general administrative and office support
Maintain calendars and support meeting scheduling and planning
Oversee donor mailing lists and gift acknowledgement correspondence
Prepare, organize, and maintain files and records
Perform data entry, reporting, and document preparation
Assist with staff needs, including supplies, room scheduling, and basic logistics
Support projects, events, and day-to-day operations as needed
Support Executive Director in coordinating with external marketing and finance
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Support efforts of Executive Director to advance agency’s mission
Perform other agency duties as assigned
Qualifications Preferred Skills/Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Detail-oriented and solution focused in executing projects/assignments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people
Self-starting and self-motivated
Desired Skills/Experience
Experience with CRM systems
Requirements
Finalists will be asked to submit references and complete a background check.
Position type
Part-time
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Location
Birmingham, AL
Submit resume and cover letter to careers@literacy-council.org. Please put Administrative Assistant in the subject line.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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