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How much do public programs assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for public programs assistant in Providence, RI is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.49 and $21.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a public programs assistant do?

A Public Programs Assistant helps plan, organize, and implement educational and community programs at institutions such as museums, libraries, or cultural centers. They support program logistics, assist with event setup, communicate with participants, and help promote activities to the public. This role often involves working closely with program coordinators and other staff to ensure events run smoothly and participants have a positive experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a public programs assistant?

To thrive as a Public Programs Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in event planning or public administration, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with event management software, digital communication platforms, and basic office applications is typically required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills help you engage audiences and collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners. These abilities are essential to ensure smooth program delivery, positive participant experiences, and successful achievement of organizational goals.

What are common challenges faced by public programs assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Public Programs Assistants often juggle multiple tasks, such as coordinating event logistics, communicating with participants, and supporting program evaluation. A common challenge is managing tight deadlines while ensuring all program details run smoothly. Effective organization, clear communication, and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges. Collaborating closely with team members and seeking feedback can also help ensure successful program execution and continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Public Programs Assistant vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectPublic Programs AssistantCommunity Outreach Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer associate's degreeBachelor's degree often preferred; background in communications or social sciences
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government agencies, cultural institutionsNonprofits, community organizations, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageSupports public programs, assists with event planning, and administrative tasksDevelops outreach strategies, builds community relationships, promotes programs

While both roles involve engaging with the public and supporting community initiatives, the Public Programs Assistant typically focuses on administrative support and event assistance, whereas the Community Outreach Coordinator actively develops outreach strategies and builds community partnerships. Both positions are vital in public service and nonprofit sectors, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

Public Programs Assistant jobs near you
Infographic showing various Public Programs Assistant job openings in Providence, RI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,001 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Public Affairs Specialist

US Department of the Treasury

Brockton, MA • On-site

$89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

U.S. Department Of The Treasury rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

311th of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisionsVacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
This job (or announcement) is open to current permanent IRS competitive service employees in:
  • TS- TAXPAYER SERVICES - GRP 2: PROGRAM & OUTREACH COMMUNICATION
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include:

  • Experience with strategic communication planning;
  • Experience with oral presentations and conducting meetings to obtain customer input on program issues and developing solutions;
  • Applying a variety of approaches to communication programs and developing effective messaging and communication products;
  • Experience problem-solving and making decisions;
  • Analyzing and developing recommendations from a wide array of conflicting and divergent information to assist program officials in achieving the communication objectives of their programs;
  • Using AP Style and IRS Style writing principles.

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include:
  • Experience with strategic communication planning methods and techniques to be able to function as the technical authority to plan, develop, coordinate and apply effective programs and enhance understanding;
  • Making oral presentations and conducting meetings to obtain customer input on program issues and developing mutually agreed upon resolutions;
  • Experience with development and dissemination of communication materials;
  • Applying a variety of approaches to help others to meet their business objectives through effective communication programs;
  • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships to enhance communication and dissemination of information and in analyzing and developing recommendations from a wide array of conflicting and divergent information to assist program officials in achieving the communication objectives of their programs;
  • Using AP Style and IRS Style writing principles.

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You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
  • TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER

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