Ohio Humanities Alliance
Location: Columbus, Ohio (hybrid)
Reports to: Director of Programs & Grants
Status: Part-time (up to 25–29 hours/week)
Compensation: $28/hour
Position Description
The Project Coordinator is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who provides essential administrative and operational support across the organization. This role focuses on maintaining strong systems, coordinating logistics, and supporting execution across multiple organizational projects and priorities. This is a part-time role designed for someone who thrives on organization, follow-through, and helping a small, growing team operate effectively. The position emphasizes coordination and implementation rather than strategy ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Organizational Support
- Provide administrative support for the Executive Director and the Director of Grants & Programs as needed
- Prepare agendas, materials, and notes for board and committee meetings
- Maintain organizational calendars, key deadlines, and internal workflows
- Assist with program initiatives as needed
Administrative Coordination
- Track grant applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements
- Coordinate logistics for programs, convenings, and events (virtual and in-person)
- Maintain program records and assist with data entry and reporting
- Maintain donor records in CRM systems
- Support donor/member communications, acknowledgments, and basic reporting
- Coordinate logistics for fundraising, events, or campaigns
Ohio Humanities Alliance Support
- Assist with activities related to the launch of the Ohio Humanities Alliance
- Work with the Manager of Membership & Partnership to accomplish goals and execute tactics in the Ohio Humanities Alliance operations plan
- Maintain and update stakeholder and policymaker contact lists
- Help track outreach and engagement activity
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in administrative, operations, or coordination roles
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CRM systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently within a part-time schedule
- High level of professionalism and discretion
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
- Familiarity with fundraising, membership programs, or grantmaking processes
- Experience supporting communications or outreach efforts
Key Attributes
- Reliable and highly organized
- Proactive with strong follow-through
- Adaptable and comfortable in a growing organization
- Collaborative and service-oriented
Work Structure & Expectations
- Part-time schedule (generally 20–29 hours/week, flexible within business needs)
- Hybrid work environment with some in-person meetings and events in Columbus
- Occasional evening or event-based hours as needed
Why This Role Matters?
This role is foundational to the success of the Ohio Humanities Alliance. By ensuring strong day-to-day operations and supporting key functions across the organization, the Operations Coordinator helps expand access to the humanities across Ohio and strengthens the organizations that bring these experiences to life in communities statewide.
To Apply:
Please send a resume to David Merkowit (dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org) and an additional document described below.
In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following questions:
- Why does a 20–25 hour/week position work well for you right now?
- Tell us briefly about a time you had to keep several projects, deadlines or people organized simultaneously.
- What tools do you regularly use to keep yourself and others organized?
A full position description is available here.