Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Part Time Administrative Assistant

iEARN-USA is the national member of iEARN (International Education and Resource Network), a non-profit global educational network (130 countries) supporting educators and students to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on educational projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. http://www.us.iearn.org

Position Title (Part Time): iEARN-USA Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities and Duties:
· Organize special projects with and for the Executive Director and other staff as needed;
· Provide administrative support, including copying, printing, mailing, preparing documents, conducting various research projects, and creating PowerPoint presentations;
· Schedule and prepare materials for the organization's mailings, including individual giving campaigns, and other mailings throughout the year;
· Perform donor and prospect research on individuals, corporations and foundations;
· Draft, write and edit memos, grant proposals and grant reports;
· Support the submission of funding requests (e.g., compiling necessary documents, etc);
· Provide customer service to donors and other constituents by confirming receipt of contributions;
· Perform record and data cleanup/updates in the Salesforce database as needed;
· Create and produce customized reports using Salesforce and other software;
· Assist with logistics of events, including fundraising receptions, training seminars, and student orientation events;
· Assist in keeping the office is organized and running efficiently, including ordering office supplies as needed and keeping track of inventory.

Qualifications:
- Associate, Bachelor degree, or equivalent - Familiarity with database and Office software - Efficient and persistent, with experience managing and juggling diverse tasks and projects with minimal supervision - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Ability to be flexible and take an optimistic approach to new challenges - Creative problem-solver with experience in organizing others to accomplish projects - Collaborative work ethic, good time management and ability to work independently - Interest in participating in fundraising and campaign work and ability to represent the organization - Experience working in an office preferred - Familiarity with the non-profit world a plus - Flexibility to take on further tasks as needed

Time: 15-20 hours per week. Preferably 3-4 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Compensation: $15 an hour

Reports to: Executive Director

To apply, visit https://iearn.wufoo.com/forms/part-time-administrative-assistant/