Organizational Mission
We reveal hidden stories of life in the borderlands by engaging communities, preserving the past, and educating the world as stewards of Camp Naco.

Position Summary
The Program Associate will support day‑to‑day operations by managing logistics for events and programs, coordinating and supporting volunteers, and supervising the Fellowship program. This role is critical to ensuring smooth, mission‑driven program delivery and strong volunteer engagement.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part‑time (approx. 20 hrs/week), Schedule Flexible, with some evenings/weekends for events
• Location: Bisbee/Naco, AZ
• Reports To: Executive Director
• Compensation: $17–20/hr depending on qualifications

Primary Responsibilities

1. Program & Event Logistics
   ○ Coordinate all logistical aspects of programs, workshops, field visits, and events (venue and speaker booking, supply procurement, onsite setup).
   ○ Create and maintain detailed schedules, agendas, and communication materials as needed in collaboration with the communications team.
   ○ Provide onsite event support, manage technology setups, and coordinate with staff and partners.
2. Volunteer Coordination
   ○ Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers for events and regular programs.
   ○ Maintain accurate volunteer records, monitor hours, and implement recognition strategies.
   ○ Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers, offering guidance and support to volunteer teams.
3. Fellowship Program Supervision
   ○ Manage scheduling and communication with Fellowship applicants and alumni.
   ○ Facilitate Fellows’ integration into programming and ensure alignment with organizational mission.
   ○ Monitor project timelines, collect documentation of Fellowship activities, and prepare brief status reports.
4. Operational & Administrative Support
   ○ Draft communications to promote programs – content for emails, newsletters, social media posts.
   ○ Maintain databases for events, volunteers, Fellows, and contacts; ensure data integrity.
   ○ Support general office tasks: responding to inquiries, ordering supplies, organizing meetings as needed.
5. Other Duties as Assigned
   ○ Travel as needed. Most travel will be in the Bisbee area, Cochise County, or Southern Arizona. Travel outside the immediate area will generally be able to be scheduled in advance.
   ○ Attend meetings with staff and various advisory groups.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  ○ Demonstrable experience and/or education to manage projects and work with people of different backgrounds.
• Skills & Competencies
  ○ Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
  ○ Excellent written and verbal communication.
  ○ Comfortable with program/event coordination, database management, and tech tools, including but not limited to facilitating virtual programming
  ○ Experience with volunteer coordination best practices.
  ○ Project Management Software (Such as Monday.com)
  ○ Google Suite/Microsoft Office
  ○ Ability to travel in Southern Arizona as needed
  ○ Familiarity with humanities and social sciences of the borderlands is preferred.
  ○ Bilingual - English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Core Attributes
  ○ Proactive, detail‑oriented, reliable.
  ○ Collaborative mindset; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
  ○ Appreciation for historical preservation, culture, arts, and community engagement.

Why Join NHA?

• Support groundbreaking history, arts, and cultural work at Camp Naco and beyond.
• Play a vital role in fostering creative fellowship experiences in the Arizona Borderlands.
• Join a collaborative team in a mission-oriented environment with flexible scheduling.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to info@campnacoaz.org with the subject
line “Program Associate Application.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis; review begins
June 23, 2025.