Job Description

Overview:

Respiratory Health Association (RHA) has been a leader in public health since 1906, helping for over a century to prevent lung disease, promote clean air, and help people live better through education, research, and policy change.

The Support Assistant, at the direction of the Assistant Director of Special Events, will focus on the department's event coordination and production while actively participating in event execution and supporting internal event planning.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic with some exposure to an events environment, flexibility is to be expected as projects will be assigned routinely. This position requires outstanding organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and with other RHA colleagues and event participants.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

Generate weekly revenue and event participant reports using DonorDrive and Excel Complete data entry in DonorDrive, including entering offline donations, participant substitutions, contact notes, etc. Assemble packet mailings for Hustle Chicago stair climb Pack and organize event supplies in conjunction with the Special Events Department. Assist with customer service by answering emails and phone calls to the Special Events inbox.

Event Support:

Work Hustle Chicago stair climb weekend: February 20 - 22, 2026. Carries out special event projects as assigned by the Assistant Director, Special Events. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The position requires the ability to work on many tasks at once in an efficient manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills is necessary. A person who is a self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment is desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet, and related computer skills is required.

Requirements:

Hustle Chicago will be an overnight commitment on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; constantly operate a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer, etc.; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Salary/Benefits:

This position's starting hourly rate is $20.

RHA has a Hybrid/Remote set-up and when in the office, on-site

parking is available.

To apply:

Email resume and cover letter, to jobs@resphealth.org.

Please note:

Respiratory Health Association (501C3) is fully committed to equal opportunity in employment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and is an Equal Opportunity employer. As a lung health organization, RHA does not hire persons who smoke, or vape, and forbids smoking in the workplace. RHA employees must be fully vaccinated.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person