You Matter 2 Inc. Administrative & Operations Assistant Flossmoor, IL · Part time Company website

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​Founded with a commitment to nurturing the potential within each young individual, You Matter 2 is a youth development organization serving the South Suburban region. We aim to empower 6th-12th grade students to reach their full potential and grow into leaders who can make a significant impact on their communities. We pride ourselves on the diverse range of programs and initiatives we offer, each designed with the goal of exposing our youth to new experiences, forging strong connections, and promoting active community service. From leadership development in the "Discover U" program, exploration of interests in the "Study Break on Us" initiative, to academic support through "I.G.N.I.T.E.", we provide holistic development opportunities that go beyond conventional education. Our commitment also extends to our community engagement initiatives, which are aimed at creating positive change in our neighborhoods while celebrating our cultural heritage. Events like the MLK Day of Service, the Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival, and Adopt-A-Family, not only bring our communities closer together but also foster a strong sense of social responsibility and cultural pride among our youth. At You Matter 2, we are more than an organization - we are a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our youth and in the world around us. We believe in the power of unity, the importance of cultural heritage, and the immense potential that resides in every young mind.

You Matter 2 is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable Administrative & Operations Assistant to support the smooth operation of our office, programs, events, volunteers, and organizational systems.

This part-time role provides administrative, operational, volunteer coordination, bookkeeping documentation, data entry, and logistical support to the Founder & CEO, Program Director, program staff, board operations, volunteers, families, and community-facing initiatives.

The ideal candidate is responsive, professional, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Administrative & Operations Assistant will support:

• Administrative & Office Support: Assist with scheduling, filing, document preparation, internal communication, calendars, meeting logistics, and organized digital/physical records.
• Volunteer Coordination: Support volunteer registration, onboarding, scheduling, communication, sign-in sheets, reminders, records, and post-event follow-up.
• Program & Event Logistics: Assist with room setup, supplies, materials, registration forms, waivers, sign-in sheets, snacks, event packets, and program/event preparation.
• Board & Meeting Support: Support meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting materials, minutes, attendance tracking, and follow-up items.
• Bookkeeping Documentation: Help organize receipts, invoices, reimbursements, payment confirmations, vendor records, and financial backup documentation for bookkeeping and grant files.
• Data & Systems Support: Enter and maintain accurate information in spreadsheets, forms, registration systems, contact lists, volunteer records, and shared drives.
• Communications & Customer Service: Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for families, volunteers, partners, vendors, board members, and community members.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in administrative support, office operations, volunteer coordination, nonprofit support, bookkeeping documentation, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, forms, shared drives, scheduling tools, and other office systems.
• Comfortable learning new systems such as CRM, registration, volunteer management, or bookkeeping platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling youth, family, volunteer, staff, board, vendor, and financial records.
• Professional, dependable, responsive, and able to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed to support programs, volunteers, meetings, and events.
• Alignment with You Matter 2’s mission and commitment to supporting youth, families, volunteers, and community impact.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a nonprofit, school, youth-serving organization, community-based organization, or mission-driven environment.
• Experience supporting volunteers, events, programs, board meetings, or administrative systems.
• Experience organizing receipts, invoices, reimbursements, vendor records, or grant documentation.
• Experience with Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Gmail, Google Calendar, Canva, CRM systems, registration platforms, or accounting/payment systems.
• Familiarity with South Suburban Cook County communities is a plus.

Work Environment

This position includes a combination of office-based administrative work, program/event support, and occasional remote administrative tasks when appropriate. The Administrative & Operations Assistant may support activities at You Matter 2’s primary program site, community events, board or committee meetings, volunteer activities, and other program locations.

Some evening or weekend availability may be required for programs, volunteer events, board meetings, community events, fundraisers, or special initiatives.