Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

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<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the role</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">A Protect Life Michigan (PLM) Operations Assistant carries out the mission of PLM by facilitating administrative tasks that support the daily operations, onboarding, gifts processing, and other functions that keep the organization running smoothly. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this individual will help ensure that Protect Life Michigan’s databases and processes are maintained and accurate.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This is a part-time position. The candidate will typically work 16-20 hours per week.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;margin:0pt="" 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-size:10.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Remote but must reside in (or be willing to relocate to) Michigan, with the capacity to travel for work on occasion.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you'll do</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px="" 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Facilitate staff onboarding by completing tasks such as registering for support raising bootcamps, booking travel, creating email accounts, mailing materials, sending training access, and setting up accounts in software platforms.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor and review the "donor namestorming" wait bin as part of onboarding processes.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monitor credit card transactions in Bill.com to ensure proper financial oversight</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Regularly monitor and manage the organization’s Gmail inbox to address incoming inquiries and correspondence.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Conduct monthly audits of Google Drive to ensure it remains organized and clutter-free.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform monthly reviews of Mailchimp to maintain clean and efficient email campaign management.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist with the drafting, review, and implementation of organizational policies.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Review suspected phishing emails and take appropriate action to protect the organization’s cybersecurity.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Contact donors with expiring payment methods to ensure continuity of contributions.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Audit Neon CRM accounts to identify and merge duplicate profiles.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Periodically attend or assign staff to attend events and outreaches to assist in the missional work of Protect Life Michigan</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assist in other projects as needed</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px="" 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Commitment to the pro-life movement and the mission of Protect Life Michigan. </span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to commit to the position for at least one year. </span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">A positive view of support-raising and/or fundraising </span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to effectively communicate in writing and in person</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">A positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to organize effectively. </span></li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;text-align:left;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Proficiency in Google Applications (Docs & Sheets), Canva, Mailchimp, and can easily learn new computer applications. Knowledge of QuickBooks is preferred but not required. </span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and productively. </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Salary/Benefits</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11.25pt;font-weight:400;margin:0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Salary and benefits are determined by the needs of the individual, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include: </span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:16px="" 0px;line-height:1.38;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">After completing 1 year of work, eligibility for employer-matched Simple IRA.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ample professional development opportunities.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Protect Michigan is a support-raising organization. </span><u><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The salary and all expenses associated with this position will be fundraised by the candidate</strong></b></u><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</strong></b><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Protect Life Michigan will provide training and coaching in order to help the candidate reach full support and will pay the candidate while they raise support. We have an excellent track record of helping job candidates reach full support: 85% of our candidates have reached full support within 2-3 months.</span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">All applicants must be supportive of this approach and open to engaging in it.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ample paid vacation time, holidays, and sick days.</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Semi-flexible schedule to be set with the employee and supervisor</span></li><li style="margin:4px 0px;font-size:11pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to work from home.</span></li></ul>

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