Program Assistant | 2-3 months | Onsite | Arts Non-profit
Temporary Program Assistant
Our client, an arts non-profit in Manhattan, is looking for a Temporary Program Assistant to provide interim support while they complete their search for a permanent hire. The assignment is expected to last approximately 2-3 months and is intended to provide a bridge until the permanent employee starts.
This position is fully onsite on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 10am-6pm, with some remote Friday hours, as needed. A typical week will be about 30 hours of work, sometimes more.
This role is all about coordination and keeping lots of moving pieces organized. We’re looking for someone with strong administrative, program, project, or event coordination experience who is detail-oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment where everyone pitches in. Experience with a small nonprofit or similar organization is a big plus.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate scheduling and program logistics, including hotels, restaurants, meetings, events, and other arrangements
Maintain spreadsheets, project timelines, calendars, contact records, and task lists
Track deadlines and outstanding items and follow up with staff, participants, speakers, vendors, and other contacts
Draft and format routine emails, schedules, program materials, and other documents using existing templates
Organize and maintain program files and records
Assist with applicant tracking, interview scheduling, onboarding materials, and other program administration
Provide general administrative and logistical support as priorities shift
Qualifications:
Prior administrative, program, project, or event coordination experience
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and keeping track of many moving pieces
Strong written communication and professional interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Excel and general office technology; experience with Asana or similar project-management systems is helpful
Flexible, collaborative working style and comfort working with a small team where everyone pitches in
Previous nonprofit or similar small-organization experience strongly preferred
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10am–6pm, fully onsite in NYC. Occasional remote Friday hours, 10am–1pm, as needed.
Start: ASAP
Duration: Expected through December 18, 2026
Pay: $30–$34/hr
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DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Program Assistant
JOB TYPE: Temporary assignment, 2-3 months +
HOURS: 30 hours/week, Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm.
Then some Friday remote work, as needed.
LOCATION: Onsite on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
JOB ORDER NUMBER: 11490
START DATE: ASAP
Salary: $30-34/hr.
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button and send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job title and job order number in the subject line. If you are already registered with TSS, just send us an email.
This role is a TEMPORARY position through TSS. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with our client.