Momentum Center
Programming Assistant
 
DESCRIPTION: The Momentum Center is a non-profit grassroots movement to create a community where every person is fully visible and connected.  The Momentum Center for Social Engagement is a social and recreational program for teenagers and for adults with mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities. The Grand Haven location houses The Vous Café and the Holland location houses the MOO-Mentum Ice Cream Parlor, both which offer community integration opportunities.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary function of the Programming Assistant is to assist the Program Coordinator in providing social and recreational programming for members with mental illness, disabilities, or addictions.  This position may be called on to work at other Momentum Center locations.

REPORTS TO: This person reports directly to the Program Coordinator of the designated site.

HOURS: This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule to include regular evening hours and some weekend hours. 

QUALIFICATIONS: This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with team management experience to grow and further develop an initiative in the community. The successful candidate will assist with implementation of programming, which includes leading activities and outings, developing/maintaining relationships with members, and working collaboratively with a high-performance management team.

Some requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in a non-profit setting, as an employee, intern, or volunteer
• Experience and comfort interacting with people who have mental illness, addiction, and/or disabilities while exercising appropriate boundaries
• Strong organization skills
• Efficient administrative and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in using technology as a data collecting and management reporting tool
• Proficiency in social media, preferred
• Willingness to obtain continuing education, as necessary
• Ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks at one time
• Alignment with the Momentum Center values, core characteristics and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Statement
• Ability to show empathy and compassion while maintaining clear personal boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details
   

1. Assist Program Coordinator with coordinating and scheduling to provide activities, events, outings, and transportation for members.
2. Lead adult, teen, and affinity group activities, both virtually and in person.
3. Recruit members for program and maintain membership data.
4. Transport members to/from activities as necessary using the Momentum Center van or other vehicle.
5. Assist in measuring effectiveness of the program by ensuring members check-in and assisting in other data collection.
6. Conduct initial and 6-month membership surveys, using Bloomerang to track when surveys are due.
7. Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers who lead or assist with classes/activities.
8. Document member situations and interactions as needed.
9. Conduct monthly calls to all members.
10. Assist with marketing (i.e. social media) for the program.
11. Assist with maintaining inventory of office and programming supplies and place orders per approved policy.
12. Maintain cleanliness and organization of program areas.
13. Maintain all files and information in a confidential nature, as needed.
14. Perform other support tasks as needed and assigned.