Administrative Assistant, Learningmedia

Job Description

Part-Time Administrative Assistant, LearningMedia (Contractor)

Part-Time Administrative Assistant, LearningMedia (Contractor)

Department: Audience & Engagement, PBS LearningMedia
Status: Part-time/Contractor (September 2022 - TBD)
Supervisor: Project & Engagement Manager

Position Overview:

Seeking an administrative assistant that is passionate about helping educators through media-centric content. The candidate will be a part of the audience & engagement team within PBS LearningMedia. The ideal candidate should be mission-driven, have a passion for media and organizational skills, and be solutions-focused. The candidate will be a collaborative team player in a creative environment.

The part-time administrative assistant contractor for PBS LearningMedia (PBSLM) will help to work on a team working on a national engagement plan for the upcoming American Revolution documentary (2025). The role will involve helping to schedule meetings with PBS partner stations, and external partners, recording meeting notes, helping to collect and present data-related research, tracking invoices and contracts with other contractors, and experience in grant writing and/or producing digital media is a plus.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
• Help to research potential external partners

• Manage a calendar of meetings with PBS member stations, external partners, and internal PBS meetings

• Help to implement feedback from external and internal partners

• Help to manage invoices and contracts

• Prepare monthly updates about the project and work

Requirements for success:
• 1-2 years experience in an administrative assistants role

• Understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Google Drive tools

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute overlapping assignments

• Ability to schedule and coordinate meetings with internal and external partners

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written

• Innate curiosity and willingness to explore new approaches

• Passion for education and public service

• Data-minded with excellent project management skills

• Photo editing skills and knowledge of Canva are a plus

• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy3e1m-18-119-131-178-42 in your application.