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Administrative and Communications Assistant

Do you have experience in non-profit communications, storytelling, and want to be a part of our organization as we grow?

How to apply:

Email info@cultivatingplace.org with your cover letter, resume, and contact information.

Visit CultivatingPlace.org for additional information on who we are and what we do!

DEADLINE: Tuesday September 1, 2026 5 pm PST

About the Role

Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Location: Remote in the United States

Salary: $24–$27 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Three weeks paid time off annually, twice-yearly benefit of $2,500 to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or retirement savings

Start date: October 1, 2026

This independent contractor position provides day-to-day administrative and communications support across the Foundation's programming and operations. The role helps coordinate the weekly production of the Cultivating Place podcast and upcoming film series, supports communications with podcast and film guests and public radio partners, assists with newsletters and online events, and provides administrative support to the Foundation's leadership and Board of Directors.

The position requires someone who is comfortable balancing recurring weekly responsibilities with seasonal and annual projects while helping the team stay organized and moving forward together.

What You’ll Do

Administrative Assistant

Schedule and coordinate communications and follow-up between the Cultivating Place podcast hosts and weekly guests.
Help maintain awareness of the Foundation's annual and seasonal schedule and rhythms to support timely planning and communications.
Support internal communications between the Executive Director, Board, and other staff.

Communications

Create, schedule, and post website and social media updates related to: the weekly podcast, the film, Cultivating Place events, and other organizational updates, with direction from ED, CD & DD.
Monitor communications timing to support audience engagement and seasonal relevance.
Correspond weekly with the Foundation's presenting public radio station and member stations syndicating the program, including notifying them about weekly public relations materials and the availability of weekly audio files.
Spend weekly time rendering the final transcription of each podcast episode using Descript software.

General Team Support

Monthly

Gather information for, draft, and format the Foundation's newsletter.
Create online events and registration forms.
Email invitations for online Communings (CPF monthly online audience gathering).
Assist with correspondence and administrative support for the Board of Directors and its subcommittees.

Annually

Assist in drafting, creating, preparing forms, paperwork, and public relations materials for the Foundation's major annual fundraising event, such as 2027 online art auction or 2026 The Power of Gardeners Symposium.
Annual summaries to Foundation donors.
End-of-Year Report and thank-you to audience (to date in the form of a Winter Solstice Card).

How To Apply

Email: info@cultivatingplace.org with your resume, cover letter, and contact information

Equal Opportunity: Cultivating Place provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: Cultivating Place values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.