Program & Operations Assistant (Hybrid)
Bullwinkle Academy is a growing youth enrichment organization dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences that help children build confidence, curiosity, creativity, and lasting friendships. Through hands-on activities, community partnerships, and engaging programs, we strive to make a positive impact on children and families.
We’re looking for a highly organized, dependable, and proactive Program & Operations Assistant who is excited to help build an organization from the ground up. This hybrid role combines remote administrative work with occasional on-site support during programs and events.
Responsibilities
- Manage parent inquiries and program registrations
- Respond to emails and assist with day-to-day communication
- Maintain organized digital records, spreadsheets, and forms
- Assist with scheduling, planning, and coordinating programs and events
- Help prepare materials and supplies for weekend programming
- Create or update flyers, forms, and simple Canva graphics
- Support community outreach and partnership efforts
- Attend select Saturday programs and community events to assist with operations
- Complete additional administrative tasks that support the organization’s growth
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and email
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience with Canva or social media is a plus
- Experience working with children, nonprofits, education, or community organizations is preferred but not required
Schedule
- Hybrid position with both remote and in-person responsibilities
- Approximately 5–10 hours per week to start
- Weekend availability for select Saturday programs and occasional community events
Why Join Bullwinkle Academy?
This is an opportunity to become one of the first team members of a growing organization. You’ll work directly with the founder, contribute to meaningful programs for children and families, and have opportunities to grow into larger leadership responsibilities as Bullwinkle Academy expands.
If you’re passionate about organization, community impact, and helping build something meaningful from the beginning, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago Heights, IL 60411
