Careers & Opportunities
For more than 80 years, the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC) has brought people together to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians in need.
Our work depends on dedicated staff, volunteers, students, and professionals who believe in making a difference. Whether you're looking for a career opportunity or simply want to contribute your talents, we welcome your interest.
Current Job Opening
Join an established humanitarian nonprofit where your work supports real people and communities.
Administrative Assistant
UUARC is seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and digitally capable Administrative Assistant to support our Philadelphia office and humanitarian relief operations.
This role goes beyond traditional administrative support. We're looking for someone who takes initiative, embraces new technology, and finds smarter ways to organize information, improve workflows, and support our mission.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
Someone who takes ownership, learns quickly, and enjoys solving problems. You'll be comfortable managing daily administrative responsibilities while identifying opportunities to simplify processes and help a small team accomplish more.
We welcome applicants with diverse professional backgrounds, including those who have gained valuable experience outside the United States. Transferable skills, initiative, and demonstrated ability matter more than a particular career path.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage correspondence, phone calls, mail, and inquiries.
- Maintain donor records and donation information.
- Prepare acknowledgment letters and routine communications.
- Organize documents, office files, and digital records.
- Support the Executive Director and staff.
- Use approved digital and AI-assisted tools to improve workflows.
- Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks.
- Assist with outreach and special projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online productivity tools.
- Comfort using or learning AI-assisted productivity tools.
- Ability to manage priorities independently.
- Professional discretion with confidential information.
Additional Skills We'd Love to See
- Experience with ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar tools.
- Google Workspace and cloud-based collaboration.
- Social media or digital communications.
- CRM or donor management systems.
- Website content management or email marketing.
- Experience improving administrative processes.
Always Looking to Connect
Not every opportunity begins with a job opening. We're always interested in meeting people who want to share their skills, gain experience, or contribute to humanitarian work.
These are invitations to connect and explore possibilities, not advertised employment positions.
Volunteers & Community
Support humanitarian aid efforts, organize supplies, assist with events, help with outreach, or contribute your professional expertise. Our volunteers are essential to our mission.
Let's Connect →Internships & Apprenticeships
Students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals are welcome to introduce themselves. Opportunities to gain practical nonprofit experience may be available depending on organizational needs. Academic credit may be arranged with participating colleges and universities, subject to approval.
Let's Connect →Share Your Expertise
Have professional experience you'd like to put toward a meaningful cause? We're interested in connecting with people from business, finance, operations, education, logistics, and other fields.
Let's Connect →Organizations & Partners
We welcome conversations with businesses, universities, community groups, and organizations interested in supporting humanitarian relief through collaboration and shared expertise.
Let's Connect →Media, Communications, Design & Technology
Humanitarian work takes many forms. Behind every successful relief effort are people who tell stories, connect communities, build awareness, and make organizations more effective.
We're always interested in meeting creative professionals, students, and people working in media and technology who want to explore ways to contribute their skills.
Media & Public Relations
Journalism, public relations, media outreach, photography, video production, and storytelling.
Marketing & Social Media
Digital marketing, social media, content creation, community engagement, and fundraising campaigns.
Design & Creative
Graphic design, branding, user experience, web design, illustration, and creative production.
Technology & Innovation
Website development, analytics, SEO, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital tools
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