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Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

NOW HIRING:

Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in supporting our daily operations. This position provides administrative, programmatic, and donor support to ensure the smooth functioning of programs, events, and internal operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced nonprofit environment where flexibility, initiative, and strong communication skills are essential. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director and staff to coordinate schedules, manage communications, support donor relations, and assist with community programs and events.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Office Operations

  • Maintain internal calendars and track programs, meetings, events, and deadlines

  • Prepare communications materials and program documentation

  • Facilitate program registration, reporting, and record maintenance

  • Answer phones and provide excellent customer service

  • Coordinate purchasing and general office needs

  • Maintain and update policy and procedure manuals

  • Create job postings and assist in the hiring process

  • Onboarding of summer camp employees

  • Scheduling of employee background checks, cpr and professional development

  • Maintain facility inspections and licensing requirements

  • Coordinate maintenance scheduling

Donor & Development Support

  • Prepare and send donor acknowledgment letters and donation receipts

  • Assist with donor mailings and campaign materials

  • Maintain donor and contact records within the organization’s database

  • Ensure accurate tracking of donor and customer records

Program Management

  • Assist in all program aspects for workshops, clubs and teams including advertising, registration, schedules, and outreach

  • Maintain program calendars and participant information

  • Assist with basic financial reporting for programs

Event & Community Engagement

  • Assist with planning and logistics for events and community programs

  • Provide on-site support at community events (typically 6-7 events per year)

  • Assist with circulation of event information and communications

  • Assist in creation and posting of social media content

  • Help prepare communications materials for events or programs

  • Use email and digital tools to effectively distribute important communications

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and administrative skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive

  • Ability to meet deadlines and follow projects through to completion

  • Comfortable working with community partners and program participants

  • Ability to create and implement organizational procedures

  • Creative confidence in preparing communications materials and social media content

  • Comfortable working in a collaborative small-team nonprofit environment

Preferred Experience

  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

  • Microsoft Excel and Word

  • Strong internet research skills

  • Experience with database systems preferred (such as CampSite or EZ Facility)

  • Canva experience preferred

  • Familiarity with nonprofit organizations or community programming

  • Experience with fundraising or marketing initiatives

Applications can be emailed to EHTPAL@EHTPAL.org

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Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Join a STEM or Trades Discovery Workshop in South Jersey

Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Join a STEM or Trades Discovery Workshop in South Jersey

As Summer comes to a close and families get back into their school-year routines, fall is the perfect time for children to try something new. For kids who love building, creating, solving problems, or exploring technology, a Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery workshop can be an exciting way to turn curiosity into real-world skills.

At the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County (PAL), students throughout South Jersey have access to hands-on STEM programs designed to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fun and engaging.

Learning by Doing

One of the biggest benefits of STEM and Trades discovery workshops  is that kids don’t just learn concepts — they get to put them into action. PAL’s Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery  workshops give students opportunities to build robots, experiment with motors and sensors, learn coding, and solve challenges through hands-on projects.

Younger students can explore robotics  in workshops using  as LEGO SPIKE and LEGO WeDo 2.0. The programs introduce students to coding, engineering, and problem-solving in an age-appropriate and interactive environment.

Older students can take their skills even further with programs such as LEGO Mindstorms EV3, where participants design, build, and code autonomous robots while completing missions and navigating challenges.

More Than Just Using Technology, It’s Understanding it. 

Future Force STEM & Trades Discovery  Workshops aren’t just about computers and robots. They help children develop skills they can use in school, future careers, and everyday life.

Students learn how to approach a problem, test an idea, figure out what went wrong, and try again. They also learn the value of teamwork and communication when working alongside other students. Perhaps most importantly, hands-on STEM activities can help children become more comfortable with challenges and more confident in their ability to find solutions.

A Great Fall Activity

PAL offers a variety of STEM and Trades Discovery opportunities, including workshops, competitive teams, research projects, robotics, after-school programs, and more. Current fall offerings include eight-week workshops such as LEGO SPIKE, WeDo 2.0, Mindstorms EV3, and Minecraft Coding.

Fall is also a great time to establish a new routine. Instead of simply adding another activity to the calendar, a STEM or Trades club can give your child a place to explore their interests, meet other students, and discover possibilities they may not have encountered before.

Ready to discover what your child can build, code, create, and accomplish? Explore the Police Activities League’s STEM  and Trades Discovery workshops,clubs and teams  and register today at  at EHTPAL.org.

Join Youth Sports This Fall to Build Leadership and Confidence

Beyond the Game: Join Youth Sports This Fall to Build Leadership and Confidence

Register now for PAL’s fall sports programs! We offer something for every athlete, including Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Tee Ball, Field Hockey, and more. 

Fall is the perfect time for kids to get active, try something new, and become part of a team. But youth sports are about much more than scoring goals, making plays, or winning games. At the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County (PAL), sports provide young people with opportunities to build confidence, develop leadership skills, make new friends, and grow into stronger members of their community.

Through PAL’s youth sports programs, children can participate in a variety of activities designed for different ages and skill levels. From soccer and flag football to volleyball, field hockey, tee ball, running and more, there are opportunities for both experienced athletes and kids who are trying a sport for the first time. PAL’s programs emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment.

Learning to Lead

Being part of a team teaches children how to work toward a common goal while recognizing the strengths and contributions of others. Kids learn to communicate, listen to coaches and teammates, take responsibility for their role, and encourage others.

Leadership isn’t always about being the team captain. Sometimes it’s helping a teammate who is struggling, demonstrating good sportsmanship after a tough loss, or stepping up when the team needs encouragement. These are skills that can carry over into the classroom, friendships, and everyday life.

Building Confidence Through Challenges

Trying something new can be intimidating, especially when a child isn’t sure how they’ll perform. Youth sports give kids the chance to step outside their comfort zone, make mistakes, practice, and improve.

Every successful pass, new skill, completed drill, or personal achievement can help build confidence. More importantly, children learn that improvement takes time and that setbacks don’t have to stop them from moving forward.

More Than a Season

PAL’s youth programs are about creating positive experiences that extend beyond the playing field. The organization’s mission centers on providing local youth with educational, social, and athletic opportunities while building positive connections between young people, law enforcement, and the community.

This fall, give your child the opportunity to get active, meet new friends, learn valuable life skills, and discover what they’re capable of. We can’t wait to see you on the field this fall! 

Explore PAL’s fall youth sports programs and register today at EHTPAL.org.