The Nebraska Journalism Trust seeks an Operations Associate to join our fast-growing nonprofit news organization, which runs the Flatwater Free Press, Silicon Prairie News and Nebraska Documenters program. The Nebraska Journalism Trust is Nebraska’s first and only statewide, independent, nonprofit news organization. Our mission: To uncover truth, amplify diverse voices, and enrich life in Nebraska.
The Operations Associate will work closely with the administrative team, with the goal of maximizing efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.
The Operations Associate will report to the Director of Finance and Operations and work with the development and editorial teams. The position is based at the organization’s headquarters in downtown Omaha. It also requires occasional travel within Nebraska for events throughout the year. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with scheduling flexibility with the possibility to grow into a full time role.
Hours per week: 20-25
Salary Range: $20- $24/ hour
Key responsibilities
- Broadly support the administrative and editorial teams in their work
- Work with our editors and management team to process payments for freelancers and vendors
- Assist with events throughout the year with logistical support
- Create and process per diem requests for travel
- Process and prepare invoices for our sponsors and work with finance and revenue team to streamline processes
Qualifications:
The Nebraska Journalism Trust is committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the full diversity of communities throughout Nebraska. Members of traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. The list below is meant to provide a general overview of qualifications; people with nontraditional educational and career paths are also encouraged to apply:
- An understanding of the role of journalism in a democratic society, and a curiosity and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission: To uncover truth, amplify diverse voices, and enrich life in Nebraska
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects
- Able to research resources, troubleshoot and solve problems
- Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information