Today's Nonprofit Career Month podcast guest is Elizabeth Droscher,

Executive Assistant at Phoenix School. Phoenix School is a nonprofit

charter high school in Roseburg, Oregon, whose staff works hard to see

students realize their potential and to graduate, by offering

alternative learning approaches and opportunities to engage in the

community.

As the Executive Assistant, Elizabeth supports the school’s director

and its Board, writes grants, builds community partnerships, and

coordinates events. She’s honed her communications and planning skills

on the job in past county government and business work, as well as in

the nonprofit sector.

Amy Potthast and Elizabeth chat about the importance of volunteering

in the lives of young people, and the ongoing need for professional

development to gain new expertise and expand what you’re capable of

doing in a job.