Employment Opportunities

RSVP Program Assistant

Department: RSVP
Location: Independence

Job Description:

Western Dairyland is hiring a Program Assistant to help us expand our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). We work with hundreds of volunteers age 55 and older at 40 volunteer sites in a five-county area. We also coordinate signature projects including Birthday Boxes, Weekend Food 4 Kids, and Volunteer Caregivers.

Applicants must have strong communication and customer service skills, be detail oriented, comfortable working with the general public (in person & over the phone), and have excellent computer skills. Job responsibilities include clerical and office support, data entry, project coordination, and assisting with brochures and newsletters. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher). An Associate’s Degree and previous office experience are preferred.

This is a full time position primarily based in Independence, WI. We offer a complete benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match, paid time off and sick leave. Western Dairyland is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The pay starts at $12.33 to $15.31 per hour, based on experience.

To apply for this job:
1) Complete an affirmative action form online at www.westerndairyland.org/aa_form.phtml
2) Send a cover letter and resume to Cheryl Padula at cheryl.padula@wdeoc.org

The application deadline is May 20th. This agency is an equal opportunity employer.