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Location: Remote in TEXAS
Type: Part-time, Hourly
The Administrative Coordinator is the operational backbone of the Bridges. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments. You will work directly with the Executive Director and Operations Director to maintain the systems, schedules, and communications that keep our programs and team running at full capacity.
This role requires someone who is organized and proactive, communicates clearly and quickly, and is comfortable juggling multiple workstreams simultaneously. You will interact regularly with clergy, faith center staff, community partners, and donors, so professionalism and warmth are both essential.
About Bridges
Our mission is to bring people of faith together to collaborate and build stronger communities. Our vision is a world where we celebrate people of faith as the norm rather than the exception.
“Pursue something so important that even if you fail, the world is better off with you having tried.” – Tim O’Reilly
General Responsibilities:
- Manage the Executive Director’s calendar and provide direct administrative support for executive functions, including preparing materials, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through on key priorities.
- Research and confirm venues for Bridges programs and events, including room setup, A/V, catering, and access details
- Prepare agendas, materials, and logistics documentation for program sessions and community events
- Maintain shared team calendars and flag scheduling conflicts in advance
- Draft and send emails, text messages, and reminders to program participants, clergy, and community contacts
- Respond to general inquiries and route messages to the appropriate team member
- Support outreach coordinators with contact list management, coordination, and follow-up communications
- Maintain organized digital files and records across Google Drive and Monday.com
- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks with discretion, initiative, and consistent follow-through
Required Qualifications:
- Respect, appreciation, and/or curiosity for ALL faith traditions, ideologies, and political leanings.
- Proven experience (2+ years preferred) in an administrative role.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Creative and innovative; the ability to see alternatives and solutions.
- Show the ability to multi-task effectively and balance priorities in an ever-changing, fast-moving, time-sensitive environment.
- Your application will be considered as a priority if you email future@joinbridges.org and write ‘Stargate SG-1 is the best sci-fi show’ in the subject line. Include your resume as a PDF attachment. Congratulations on reading the entire job description.
- Ability to manage time with great efficiency and can operate with little oversight and minimal direction.
Our Workplace Environment:
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we offer the following workplace conditions:
- Remote, forever. Our organization has always been remote, and we have no plans on taking on office space.
- Flexible hours. Our staff can spread the majority of their schedule between Monday and Thursday, during the hours when they are most productive.
- Four-day work week. We believe in long weekends and more time for yourself! Our office hours are only Monday – Thursday.
- Parent, child, and student-friendly. Do you have an exam coming up, taking care of an elderly parent, or need to be there for your children? Do what you need. No questions asked.
- Values and morals driven. Our work is driven by our faith values and rooted in the idea that we should help all people, regardless of our differences. No matter your position with us, you will be in a role to help effect change.
- No door policy. Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it. Everyone has open access to anyone in the organization and can influence projects.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position is remote, part-time, between 12 and 15 hours a week, with the possibility of additional hours within two months of hire. The hourly wage is between $25 – $28/hour. Paid family leave, 20+ days of paid holiday leave, two weeks of paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and Wellhub are among the benefits each part-time employee enjoys. While we are currently unable to provide healthcare assistance, we are actively working towards this goal and a range of additional benefits.