Administrative Assistant of Tinkering School

About Austin Tinkering School

Austin Tinkering School teaches kids (and lots of adults) to use tools safely and effectively, and supports people in designing and building projects that they think up! With unique and imaginative summer camps, school break camps, birthday parties, grown-up classes, events, and more - Tinkering is a place where everyone is a maker!

About the Role

Austin Tinkering School is looking for a detail-oriented and creative Administrative Assistant, aka “Tinker Helper!” In this role, you’ll work with the Director to support a variety of technical, organizational, and communication related tasks! This position is around 5 hours per week, more or less, with the potential for an increase in hours and responsibility as we develop an Operations Manager role; manager of the space, curriculum development, hiring and coordinating teachers, etc.

For this current position, we’re looking for someone that’s tech-savvy, proactive, and enjoys bringing a touch of creativity to their work. If you love staying organized, communicating with families, and adding a bit of flair to online content, you’ll fit right in!

Main Responsibilities

• Create and post engaging content across social media platforms (reels, flyers, stories)
• Develop and distribute weekly newsletters featuring upcoming camps, programs, and special events
• Maintain and update the shared Google Calendar with current programs
• Provide support to families regarding enrollment, cancellations, and credits via email
• Send pre-camp messages to enrolled families with important details and reminders (applies to summer camp programs)
• Periodically update the Austin Tinkering School website

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience designing graphics and making content using Canva
• Strong written communication skills and professional email etiquette
• Comfortable using digital tools/learning new systems quickly
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Experience with the Sawyer database is a plus!
• Basic website editing or development experience is preferred

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who can balance organization with creativity, communicate clearly and kindly, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to a small but mighty local business!

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote