Program Assistant- Economic Empowerment
Greenville · Spartanburg · USD 18-20 · Onsite · Posted Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Greenville · Spartanburg
- Salary
- USD 18-20
About the role
- World Relief seeks a Program Assistant to support all of World Relief Upstate SC's Economic Empowerment programs.
- The Program Assistant serves newly arrived and established refugee and immigrant clients holistically, helping them find and keep employment, build English and life skills, and connect with community resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist Employment Specialists with client care and case management for new arrivals and established clients.
- Help clients build resumes, complete job applications, and prepare for interviews.
- Support job placements through application assistance, interview preparation, and transportation as needed.
- Help facilitate job-readiness classes.
- Conduct 6-month, 12-month, and 180-day follow-ups to support job retention and program outcomes.
- Refer clients to community ESL providers and follow up to encourage consistent attendance.
- Support instructors and volunteers in the classroom as needed.
- Help program specialist coordinate classes and workshops with program specialists, including financial literacy, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and immigration workshops.
- Support program specialists in Walk-In Services as needed by welcoming clients, identifying their needs, and providing direct help or referrals.
- Obtain client signatures for applications and program documents.
Requirements
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
- Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and internet applications
- Experience in a social service setting assisting people in need (volunteering experience)
- Demonstrated understanding of case management processes
- Cultural sensitivity working with people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs
- Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced, changing environment
Preferred qualifications
- A High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous case management experience working with vulnerable populations (volunteer experience preferred but not required)
- Ability to speak another language
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Employee discount program
Workplace
- Position requires travel/transportation as needed.
- Drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance abuse testing.
