Working at Kate’s Kart can contribute to a rewarding career as you play an integral part in impacting hospitalized children and families through the gifting of new books in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the positions listed below. Kate’s Kart is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for any of the positions listed below, send a cover letter and resume to krista@kateskart.org.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Kate’s Kart is seeking an experienced and passionate Program Assistant to assist and collaborate with the Executive Director with all operational and administrative functions of the organization, including overseeing the volunteers, book inventory, donor relations and general office procedures.

Hours: Monday- Friday 9:30 AM- 2:00 PM Approximately 20-25 hours per week

Work Arrangement: In office (10376 Leo Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825)

The Role at a Glance

As the Program Assistant, you will serve as the primary office contact for Kate’s Kart and be responsible for day-to-day office activities including standard reporting to support business operations. You will also coordinate volunteer services and training for the organization and assist with donor relations and Kart stocking.

What you’ll be doing

Promote the vision and mission of Kate’s Kart in collaboration with peers, board members, and key community members.
Develop and maintain office duties, including but not limited to customer service, inventory, and reporting.
Assist with Kart restocking, loading books into company vans, driving to local hospitals as needed.
Assist with marketing outlets (newsletters, annual reports, social media) and basic marketing needs.
Coordinate volunteer onboarding, hospital relations, scheduling, and activities.
Collaborate with executive director to plan, organize, and facilitate special projects, tasks, and events as needed.
Collaborate effectively with executive director on complex office issues and conflicts that impact time, cost, scope, quality, and risk of assigned projects, develop and execute mitigation plans.
Develop and maintain reporting for key metrics to determine organizational value and quantifiable gauges to support organizational growth and development.

What we’re looking for

3+ years of general office experience that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Passion for Kate’s Kart mission and commitment to the communities that we serve.
Demonstrated ability to successfully engage potential volunteers, donors, community members and potential staff to further support the mission of Kate’s Kart.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail including ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on day-to-day task and special projects.

HOW TO APPLY: Email Cover letter and resume to krista@kateskart.org by Thursday, August 15, 2024

Kate’s Kart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, (including childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran’s status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout Kate’s Kart, Inc. are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated based on job qualifications. We are firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and advancement for racial/ethnic minorities, woman, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to reasonable accommodation of the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities to enable the individuals to perform the essential functions of their job. Kate’s Kart, Inc. strives to provide an environment where every employee and representative is respected, valued, accepted, and rewarded according to his or her contribution to the attainment of the organization’s goals and objectives. As we conduct our business, Kate’s Kart, Inc. recognizes its responsibility as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all employees and representatives must conscientiously follow this fundamental policy, as well as the Kate’s Kart, Inc. Code of Conduct.

We are firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and advancement for racial/ethnic minorities, woman, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to reasonable accommodation of the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities to enable the individuals to perform the essential functions of their job.

Kate’s Kart, Inc. strives to provide an environment where every employee and representative is respected, valued, accepted, and rewarded according to his or her contribution to the attainment of the organization’s goals and objectives. As we conduct our business, Kate’s Kart, Inc. recognizes its responsibility as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all employees and representatives must conscientiously follow this fundamental policy, as well as the Kate’s Kart, Inc. Code of Conduct.

Kate’s Kart, Inc. prohibits retaliation against employees and representatives for having reported and/or provided information in matters they consider to be discriminatory or otherwise unlawful in the workplace. Prohibited forms of retaliation may include harassment, suspensions, corrective action, lost of normal work assignments or any other actions affecting the terms and conditions of employment. Any violations of our Equal Employment Opportunity policies will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or other relationship with the organization.

Kate’s Kart, Inc. is committed to an environment where Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion are a natural part of the culture.