Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Organization: Manga African Dance Inc.

Location: Atlanta, GA / Hybrid

Compensation: $20/hour, Part-Time (~11.5 hours/week, $1,000/month)

Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

Start Date: September 1, 2025

About Us:

We are a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to promoting and preserving African and Afro-centric dance traditions through performance, education, and community engagement. Our team is passionate about using the arts to uplift, educate, and connect people of all backgrounds.

Position Summary:

The Executive Administrative Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the Executive Director and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a dynamic and detail-oriented position that involves administrative management, development support, communications, and coordination of key organizational tasks.

This is a part-time position ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional with strong communication and writing skills, who thrives in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with preparing grant proposals and tracking development deadlines

Manage calendars and coordinate meetings for the Executive Director

Maintain company records, documents, forms, and filing systems

Organize office functions and monitor supplies

Support fundraising and marketing activities, including press materials and event coordination

Prepare periodic reports for funders and stakeholders

Provide light budgeting support for projects and events

Compose official written communications and manage client correspondence

Supervise and train volunteer and intern staff

Distribute payroll checks and assist with administrative/reception tasks

Record and archive weekly rehearsals

Liaise with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts on legal matters

Maintain organizational calendar and track key deadlines

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience (nonprofit experience preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Google Workspace a plus

Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working with diverse communities and teams

Familiarity with the arts or nonprofit sector is highly desirable

Ability to represent the organization professionally with external partners

Schedule & Work Environment:

Approximately 11.5 hours per week (flexible scheduling available)

Some tasks may be performed remotely; occasional in-person events or meetings may be required

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience connected to African and Afro-centric culture and dance, to apply.Company Description

Manga African Dance, Inc. (MADI) was founded in 1990 by Dr. Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt, a native Nigerian

professional dancer, artist, storyteller, actress, teacher, and businesswoman. Dr. Afegbua-Sabbatt recognized

a void in the Atlanta community, where indigenous African artists lacked sufficient opportunities to showcase

dance, song, storytelling, drums, and theater to the general public. To address this need, she established

MADI.

MADI's high-energy repertoire draws from cultural traditions across Northern, Eastern, Western, Central, and

Southern Africa. Since its inception, MADI has provided a platform for both emerging and professional dancers

and choreographers to create and present African dance performances and workshops in Atlanta, nationally,

and internationally. The organization serves diverse audiences, including school children, low-income families,

seniors, and people with disabilities, who enjoy MADI's programs and productions.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, MADI's mission is to be a catalyst for the arts. Driven by its founder's

vision, MADI preserves, presents, and instructs indigenous African culture through traditional dance, education,

and performance. The organization recognizes that cultural infrastructure shapes a city's sense of community,

fostering human interaction and experiences that the virtual world cannot replicate.

MADI's commitment extends beyond performance; it provides diverse community members access to arts

programs that combine cultural presentations with wellness components. The company's motto, "Health is

Wealth: Fighting Obesity," underscores the importance of good nutrition and healthy behaviors.

Part-time

Hybrid remote