Executive Assistant

Works Closely With: Development & Operations Director Direct Reports: N/A Compensation: $22.00-$30.00 per hour, depending on experience Classification: Part-time, 10-20 hours per week; hybrid; 1-3 evenings per month Employment Type: Temporary-to-hire with a 90-day evaluation period Hopewell Music is a growing nonprofit music school committed to making high-quality music education accessible to youth and families in North Minneapolis. As our programs and community impact continue to expand, we are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our team. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, community-minded, and excited to contribute new ideas. This is an opportunity to grow alongside Hopewell while helping strengthen our programs, operations, and connection to the community. MISSION Hopewell's mission is to improve access to music education in North Minneapolis through affordable, inclusive, and engaging music programs. WHAT WE OFFER Hopewell values our relationships with teachers, administrators, students and families. We envision a thriving music community in North Minneapolis, where everyone has equal opportunity to nurture and share their talents regardless of race, income, ability, or musical background. Duties & Responsibilities Assist with email correspondence, document preparation, deadline tracking, and organizational follow-up. Support special projects and organizational priorities as assigned. Other duties as assigned in collaboration with The Development & Operations Manager Communications & Marketing Collaborate with the Administrative Team to implement communications and marketing strategies. Manage Hopewell Music's communications calendar and support timely, consistent messaging. Design flyers, event materials, graphics, and promotional pieces using Canva or similar tools as needed. Capture photos and videos during lessons, performances, and community events. Coordinate website content updates with Hopewell Music's Framer website contractor. Maintain consistent branding and messaging across communication channels. Monitor engagement and basic communications analytics and identify opportunities for growth. Community Engagement & Relationship Building Build positive relationships with students, families, and community partners. Represent Hopewell Music at performances, outreach activities, community meetings, and partner gatherings. Support community communications and help identify opportunities to increase Hopewell Music's visibility and partnerships. Assist with event coordination, volunteer communication, donor outreach, and community engagement activities. This is a temporary-to-hire position with a 90-day evaluation period. Successful completion may lead to regular employment based on performance, organizational needs, and available funding. This position follows a hybrid schedule. Administrative work and communications projects may be completed remotely, while regular on-site attendance is required for meetings, programs, concerts, and community activities. Work hours may vary depending on program needs and seasonal demands. Additional hours beyond the regular schedule require pre‑approval from the Executive Director. All staff are expected to participate in community engagement activities and represent Hopewell Music professionally. Skills & Qualifications Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. At least two years of experience in executive support, office administration, communications, nonprofit operations, or a related area preferred. Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and time‑management skills. High level of comfort with Google Workspace, Canva, social media platforms, and project‑management tools such as Asana. Interest in nonprofit work, youth development, music, the arts, and community engagement. Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free Practice Space Access to Hopewell Music's Instrument Library #J-18808-Ljbffr