Student - Make-A-Wish Office Assistant (Work-Study Only)

Southern New Hampshire University
  • Manchester, New Hampshire
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

    Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

    The opportunity

    Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a student employee to fill the role of Office Assistant for our partner organization, Make-A-Wish in Manchester, NH. The Make-A-Wish New Hampshire Office Assistant supports the mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through a variety of communications, administrative, event, and program support activities. This role works closely with staff to assist with wish logistics, volunteer engagement, community outreach, fundraising events, donor stewardship, and office operations.

    Job Responsibilities

    • ssist with volunteer recruitment, outreach, and recognition activities.
    • Support wish coordination efforts by helping prepare materials and tracking logistics.
    • Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records in donor and volunteer databases.
    • Assist with social media content creation and community engagement initiatives.
    • Help prepare donor thank-you letters and stewardship communications.
    • Provide support for fundraising events, including event registration, set-up, and follow-up activities.
    • Research community organizations, businesses, and potential partners to support outreach efforts.
    • Answer phones, monitor shared email inboxes, and respond to general inquiries as appropriate.
    • Assist with inventory management and ordering of office and event supplies.
    • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
    • Work study part of financial aid package
    • Students with work study may be prioritized
    • Reliable transportation
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Attention to detail
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Learning Outcomes (NACE Competencies)

    • Professional written and verbal communication
    • Event planning and coordination
    • Project management and organization
    • Nonprofit operations and fundraising
    • Content creation and storytelling
    • Data management and accuracy
    • Team collaboration and professionalism
    • Community engagement and stakeholder relations           

    Work Schedule

    Flexible (Open to discussion): Mon-Thursday within 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

    We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

    Compensation

    The hourly pay range for this position is $13.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationManchester, New Hampshire

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Financial Aidunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Office Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Stewardshipunmatched
    • Storytellingunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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