Program & Administrative Assistant

Contract: Full Time

Compensation: $45,000

Location: Anywhere in the USA or Canada

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

ABOUT PLUS1

PLUS1 partners with artists and cultural leaders to turn influence into impact. We exist to make giving, community engagement, and social impact easy, credible, and meaningful. Since 2014, PLUS1 has directed more than $35 million to over 1,000 organizations worldwide, partnering with hundreds of artists, festivals, and brands (including The National, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Arcade Fire, Tanya Tucker, Andrea Bocelli, and Diplo’s Run Club) to build stronger communities and a healthier planet.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The PLUS1 Program & Administrative Assistant provides critical coordination, administrative, and research support across PLUS1’s programs and operations. This role helps ensure that partnerships, grants, and internal initiatives move forward efficiently by maintaining accurate program data, supporting research and reporting, tracking project milestones, and coordinating day-to-day program administration. The role will also support research and analysis related to charitable organizations, social issues, and cultural trends.

The successful candidate is resourceful, highly organized, and detail-oriented. They are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and are able to identify priorities, manage multiple projects, and follow through on commitments with minimal supervision. They are comfortable diving into complex topics, synthesizing information quickly. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to assume a meaningful role within a fast-growing and highly respected organization operating at the intersection of music, philanthropy, and social impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Support

• Maintain partnership records, databases, and project tracking systems
• Support granting coordination and reporting
• Track timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups across projects
• Conduct research and create briefs on nonprofit organizations, social issues, and emerging cultural conversations
• Communicate project status and raise concerns or roadblocks proactively

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate internal platforms and systems, including Salesforce and Google Drive
• Schedule meetings and support team coordination
• Monitor shared inboxes and maintain organizational documentation
• Take notes and track action items from meetings
• Support process improvements and special projects
• Provide administrative support to the CEO and Program Team as needed

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, research, administration, or a related field
• Strong research, analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems (Salesforce an asset)

Assets

• Experience in the nonprofit sector
• Familiarity with the music industry, touring, or ticketing
• Understanding of Canadian and/or U.S. charitable compliance



HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to hello@plus1.org with the subject line:

PLUS1 – Program & Administrative Assistant Application