Current Opportunities
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – New Orleans East (Part Time)
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9am – to 3pm, with a one-hour lunch break The pay rate is $19.00 per hour
United Way of Southeast Louisiana is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant for our Education and Youth Initiatives program. This position works with the Sr. VP and Program Manager to provide comprehensive administrative, organizational, and data support to UWSELA’s Education Impact Area, ensuring efficient operations, accurate records, and timely execution of initiatives. The role involves handling day-to-day administrative tasks, supporting special projects, and ensuring seamless coordination across Education-focused initiatives, including the New Orleans Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Inspired Up, and the Community Impact Grant process. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient workflows, managing communications, and providing logistical and operational support for collaborations, funding processes, and administrative functions for the Senior Vice President, Education. An Associate’s degree in business administration, education, nonprofit management, or a related field is preferred with 5-7 years of experience in administrative support, preferably in a nonprofit or education setting. Please carefully review complete job description HERE. To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
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For nearly 100 years, United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) has been a leader and trusted partner in improving lives and making a lasting difference. United Way is on a mission to eradicate poverty by preparing people for quality jobs, growing incomes, and affording better health and education opportunities throughout Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes.
Working at United Way is an opportunity to help build a stronger, more equitable Southeast Louisiana for every individual and family. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are passionate about improving the quality of life for all communities.
Benefits of Working at United Way:
- Health and Wellness: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered to all full-time employees at low to no cost.
- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Generous paid personal leave (15 days in year one), company holidays (±17 days with the week off between Christmas and New Years), and flexible scheduling options allow you to maintain and enjoy life outside of work.
- Personal and Family Assistance: Long-term disability coverage, family medical leave, paid family leave and a comprehensive employee assistance program are just a few of the personal benefits offered to United Way employees.
- Financial Well-Being and Security: Life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, travel reimbursements, 401k contributions and an employer contribution, and health savings and flexible spending accounts help you to plan a strong financial future for you and your family.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, gender, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, status as a qualified handicapped individual or a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, it is our policy to provide a work environment that allows each individual to attain their highest potential. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.