Program Assistant

The Opportunity

PART TIME- Program Assistant 

We’re currently seeking a Program Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for our Tulsa office, creating a warm and welcoming space for participants and visitors. This position will support the leadership team and help manage all administrative and operational tasks in the office. You may be the ideal candidate if you demonstrate a “can do” attitude, love driving results through teamwork, and enjoy jumping into support when needed for an organization with an impactful mission.

Who We Are

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people with recent criminal convictions. Across the United States, over 6,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.

What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 25,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996. In 2016, CEO embarked on a 5-year strategic plan to grow to serve 9,000 participants annually.

Who You Are:

• You are interested in working for a social justice-focused, fast-paced, and results-oriented nonprofit.
• You pride yourself in your ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and experiences.
• You recognize the value of continuous communication, looping others into project status and any challenges that arise
• You have strong organizational skills and are able to delegate, prioritize, and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines
• You value accuracy of your work and ability to juggle multiple priorities to deadlines
• You enjoy proactively communicating potential solutions when you notice an inefficiency or challenge
• You are comfortable with technology, including Google Suite, and have the ability to learn to navigate technological systems quickly.
• You are able to: 
  • Consistently lift and move objects up to 40 pounds
  • Stand, kneel, bend, and climb in order to complete projects
  • Work indoors and outdoors
  • Walk or stand for long periods of time

The Nitty Gritty

Responsibilities of the Program Assistant  will include but are not limited to the following:

Administrative Support

• Managing all front desk / reception administrative functions
• Serving as the point person for phone calls and incoming visitors and clients
• Reviewing and entering data; maintaining and updating participant records in the CEO data management system, and support with data management for reporting needs
• Distributing bus tokens and other materials to participants at the direction of team members
• Maintaining accurate participant records and recording changes when needed in our database
• Support with keeping up monthly supply needs in the office
• Coordinating logistics for staff events, meetings, & trainings
• Maintaining the office space and assisting with filing

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is 21.97. In an effort to be both equitable and transparent, CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, internal equity, and home office location in making a final determination on our salary offer.

We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and are happy to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, professional development opportunities and training, including regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is one evidence-based skill that reentry and human service professionals can utilize when supporting participants to achieve their goals.

We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.

More About Us

The Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our commitment to being an anti-racism organization that is inclusive across all identities and experiences drives us forward every day. We exist to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to personal and professional success, and we’re passionate about being agents of change who promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to opportunities for all.

People who are justice-involved, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO’s commitment to DEI aligns with the CROWN Act, creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates' inquiries via phone or email.

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