Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director for a mission-driven nonprofit organization supporting survivor support services . This position is onsite in Chicago, Illinois .

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This part-time Administrative Assistant role provides direct support to the Executive Director while helping coordinate administrative operations, donor relations, and development activities. The position plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations through scheduling, communication, and organizational coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and passionate about supporting meaningful nonprofit work.

PERKS:

• Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 15–20 hours per week)
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and gain exposure to nonprofit operations
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
• Meaningful work supporting survivor-centered services and advocacy

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, including calendar management, scheduling, and correspondence
• Assist with donor communications, database updates, and development-related administrative tasks
• Prepare meeting materials, track action items, and coordinate logistics for meetings and events
• Support planning and coordination of organizational events and donor engagement activities
• Maintain organized digital and physical records, documents, and reports
• Provide general operational and administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day functioning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative support experience in a professional office environment
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take initiative

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers an hourly pay range of $22–$30 per hour , depending on experience. The role is part-time (approximately 15–20 hours per week), offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful nonprofit mission.

ABOUT OUR FIRM:

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.