Jobs

Administrative Intern

Position Overview

We’re looking for an administrative assistant to join our holistic wellness nonprofit in its development phase team to tackle a mix of administrative and communications tasks. The administrative assistant/intern will work closely with the Executive Director, Selome Araya, learning first-hand the responsibilities and duties required to establish a health and wellness nonprofit. The role will have some interaction with the Communications Coordinator for guidance on social media strategy and RAI’s online presence. This is a remote position that can be worked from anywhere and starts unpaid.

Duties

Administrative Support

  • Email & Calendar Management – Organize emails, schedule meetings, and send reminders.

  • Data Entry & Organization – Maintain spreadsheets, update records, and organize digital files.

  • Client, Practitioner & Team Communication – Send follow-ups, reminders, and assist with coordination; manage emails and support with follow-up tasks with team members, clients and practitioners.

  • Basic Research & Reports – Gather information and compile summaries as needed; support compiling and organizing internal data, research, case studies, and testimonials.

  • Social Media & Website Updates – Assist in posting content on social media and updating copy on website.

  • Document & Presentation Preparation – Format documents, proofread materials, and create/edit slides.

  • General Admin Support – Assist with various operational and logistical tasks.

  • Support Director with communications related tasks.

Nonprofit & Organizational Management Support

  • Assist with tracking and following up on trademarking, licensing, and legal filings.

  • Research and coordinate with accountants, tax professionals, and nonprofit compliance needs.

  • Help manage contractor communications, agreements, and follow-ups.

  • Support with grant-related tasks, including gathering relevant details, organizing application materials, and tracking deadlines.

  • Organize and update important nonprofit records, financial information, and administrative files.

  • Follow up on action items from meetings related to operations, funding, and partnerships.

  • Support with organizational logistics such as org bank account, email accounts.

  • Keep track of membership, subscriptions, and renewals for software, domains, and nonprofit registrations.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated commitment to RAI’s mission

  • An interest in holistic wellness, decolonial therapy, healthcare reform, indigenous spiritualities, energy work, public health, or related areas

  • Desire to work in non-profit setting preferable

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Self-discipline and time-management skills needed to work independently

  • Good organizational skills, self-motivated, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Drive as well as social media sites such as Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn

  • Preference given to:

    • Currently enrolled undergraduates or graduate students with college credit available upon internship completion

    • People with experience working remotely preferred

    • People with interest or experience in web design, Squarespace, graphic design

  • Availability to work 10-20 hours/week 

TO APPLY: Please email an updated resume and cover letter expressing your interest and qualification to info@rootalchemyinstitute.com. Upon review, RAI will contact you for an interview.