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Redefining Progress is a national policy institute that provides research, tools, and solutions that help people grow the economy and protect the environment. We achieve our impact by linking ground-breaking analysis to strategic communications and through powerful partnerships with business, government, advocacy, and grassroots leadership.
We are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide support for our front office, program departments, and Executive Director, as well as other general administration tasks and projects as assigned from time to time. The ideal candidate is an individual who enjoys being part of a team, is flexible, self-starting, organized, and personable. A strong candidate will have a personal interest and commitment to achieving the goals of Redefining Progress.
Responsibilities include:
- Office reception and front office management: greeting visitors, ordering supplies, sorting mail, etc.
- Arranging staff travel and coordinating occasional events.
- Manage use of company credit cards and track/enter data into QuickBooks.
- Provide administrative support to program departments and staff as directed.
- Schedule meetings, track calendar, and provide research as requested for E.D.
- Assist Intern Director with management and coordination of Intern Program.
- Support the Board of Directors and the organization’s Advisory Board, their interactions with various constituencies, and their meetings.
- Prepare materials and take minutes for quarterly Board meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and weekly staff meetings.
Skills/Experience:
- At least three years administrative experience; non-profit experience preferred.
- Proficiency in all Windows applications, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and/or with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- This is a full-time non-exempt 40 hour/week position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
Application Process:
Primary consideration until July 14, 2008; open until filled. Please send a cover letter and résumé to opening@rprogress.org or mail/fax to:
Administrative Assistant Search
Redefining Progress
1904 Franklin Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
Fax: 510-444-3191
Redefining Progress is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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