Resource Type:

Job

Posted On: Nov 11, 2008

Posted By: Heather Hamilton

Description:

The Connect U.S. Fund is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to support our activities building a community of organizations working for more responsible U.S. global engagement.  

Please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume and writing sample (no longer than 1,200 words) and the names and numbers of two professional references, to Heather B. Hamilton at hbhamilton@connectusfund.org by midnight on December 7.  Please include your name in the title of all attachments, and your subject line should read “Administrative Assistant Position Application.”  In your cover letter, please address why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualifications below.   No phone inquiries, please. 

Major duties

• Assist with program development activities, including research on issues relating to foreign policy and international affairs and tracking relevant policy developments.
• Manage Executive Director’s calendar by scheduling meetings, conference calls, other appointments, and travel as required.
• Manage information flow in and out of the office by processing mail, e-mail and other correspondence, and screening and responding promptly to telephone calls.
• Prepare expense reimbursement reports for staff, monthly credit card reconciliations, and annual budgets, and assist with administrative tasks including copying, faxing, mass mailings, filing, data entry, ordering supplies, and proofreading.
• Arrange logistics for conferences, meetings and other events for nonprofits on substantive policy issues, collaboration and training.
• Maintain the Connect U.S. Fund website and draft newsletter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Conviction that the United States must effectively address critical global issues, such as climate change, nuclear proliferation, human rights and instability in regions confronting poverty and state failure; that progress requires that the United States work closely with friends, allies and other major stakeholders in the international community; and that the United States will only be successful in achieving critical foreign policy objectives if it exercises power and influence in a manner that is widely perceived as legitimate, demonstrates foresight and responsibility to future generations and emphasizes international cooperation.
• Background in international relations, political science or related field.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills absolutely necessary.
• Work experience in an office environment.  Non-profit advocacy or related experience preferred.
• Experience managing a website desired; comfort with internet technology required.
• Experience working with numbers and familiarity with spreadsheets and databases.
• Can-do, problem solving attitude and interest in working on a small team.

Salary range is in the high twenties to low thirties, depending on experience.  Competitive health, vacation and other benefits.  The Connect U.S. Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.