Delaware Opportunities Inc. is seeking a full-time Head Start Project Assistant to support the administrative and daily operations of the Head Start program. This position works closely with the Head Start Director and management team to ensure program compliance, effective communication, and smooth coordination of Head Start activities. The ideal candidate must be hard-working, reliable, and trustworthy with good interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Assisting with monthly board reports
• Acting as a liaison with Head Start staff
• Assisting with timesheets and expense logs 
• Assisting in the preparation of audits and reviews as well as reporting 
• Serving as point person for Head Start use of CAPTAIN
• Developing articles for newsletters, social media and press releases
• Providing support and assistance to Head Start managers as directed by the Head Start Director
• Advocating for and promoting a positive image for the Head Start program and Delaware Opportunities
• Assisting during in-service trainings as well as assisting with the coordination of volunteers
• Assisting in day-to-day activities necessary for the administration of the program, etc

 Qualifications: 

• Two years' experience in human services, early childhood education and/or related programming
• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree preferred

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time, 12-month position
• 35 hours per week
• Starting pay: $25.61 per hour

To Apply: 

Please submit your application, cover letter, and resume to THauptfleisch@delop.org. Applications are available on our website at www.delawareopportunities.org or may be picked up in person at:

Delaware Opportunities, Inc.
35430 State Highway 10
Hamden, NY 13782

For questions, please contact Teresa Hauptfleisch at (607) 746-1641.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected trait.