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(NC 100 Junior Program Associate)

Organization: NC 100
Position Type: 6-Month Independent Contractor (with option to renew based on performance & program needs)
Start Date: January 2026 (anticipated)
Location: Rockingham County, NC

Residency Preference:
To ensure strong community connections and accessibility for in-person work, county events, and partnership activities, the ideal candidate lives in Rockingham County or within approximately 10–20 miles.

Compensation & Schedule

Category

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Details

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Hourly Rate

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$15–$20 per hour

Hours

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Up to 35 hours/month (approx. $500/month)

Cell Phone Stipend

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$50 monthly

Mileage

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Reimbursed for approved travel

Schedule

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Weekdays + select Saturdays (hybrid: remote + in-person)

Background Check

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Required

Typical Availability Needed:

• Monday–Friday availability
• Two Saturdays per month (9:00 AM–1:00 PM)
• Occasional additional meetings/events

About NC 100

NC 100 is a social enterprise rooted in authentic community service across Rockingham County and the surrounding region. Our mission is to help residents access the resources, relationships, and opportunities that support wealth creation, health, equity, and long-term well-being.

We believe that when we witness, convene, coach, facilitate, connect, document, and build consensus — communities can turn ideas into action. Especially in rural areas, leadership and access matter. Our goal is to support pathway-building for youth, families, and local partners.

Position Overview

The Program Associate plays a central role in advancing NC 100's Youth Leadership & Community Engagement Programs — including:

• SOAR Fund (Student Opportunity, Advancement & Resiliency)
• Portia M. Parris Fellowship (Youth Leadership & Resilience)
• Community engagement projects led by students and residents

This role supports both implementation and learning. The Program Associate will:
✔ Help move ideas into action
✔ Track participation and outcomes
✔ Gather feedback and real stories
✔ Support youth, families, and partners
✔ Ensure NC 100 programs stay organized, connected, and effective

Core Functions of the Role

Program Support

• Communicate with youth and families about sessions, deadlines, and opportunities
• Attend and help facilitate workshops, sessions, and special events
• Help youth follow through on action steps and goal-setting
• Track attendance, participation, and progress
• Provide outreach and support to community partners

Administration & Coordination

• Take and/or transcribe notes from meetings and sessions
• Maintain organized project files and records
• Prepare materials and scheduling for meetings
• Assist with technology tools (Zoom, Google Forms, Google Drive, email reminders)
• Coordinate logistics for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
• Support calendar management and follow-up with participants

Documentation & Evaluation

• Capture quotes, photos, and youth perspectives during programs
• Collect follow-up data and simple program evaluation metrics
• Document key learnings, trends, and challenges
• Share updates and insights with NC 100 leadership
• Support knowledge management and content organization

Community Engagement & Support

• Provide respectful and youth-centered support
• Engage local partners and help strengthen relationships
• Share community feedback with leadership to inform future action
• Demonstrate care and curiosity about rural community strengths and needs

Other Duties

• Support special projects and pilot initiatives
• Assist the Senior Program Director in advancing community ideas
• Contribute to documentation, outreach, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable, organized, and proactive
• Basic tech skills (Zoom, email, Google Drive, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Reliable transportation for in-county travel

Preferred

• Experience working with youth and/or families
• Note-taking, documentation, or data collection skills
• Spanish language skills (spoken or written)
• Interest in rural communities, equity, and local leadership
• Insight into Rockingham County's assets, needs, and history

Preference will be given to applicants residing in Rockingham County or within a 20-mile radius.

How to Apply

NC 100 is committed to equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from residents of historically underserved communities and individuals with lived experience in Rockingham County.

We also encourage Video Cover Letters (3–5 minutes – audio/video introduction welcome)

https://camflare.io/studio/669ed49be295b/ (use this link to submit)

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Questions?
Call us at 336-348-7980