Job Opening: Program Assistant at Social Accountability International

SOURCE:Social Accountability International (SAI)

DESCRIPTION:

Program Assistant

The Program Assistant position shares responsibilities between the Executive Office and the Program Departments of SAI.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Executive Office functions:

• Provide administrative support for the executive office including:

o   Schedule all appointments, meetings, and international travel for the President

o   Handle routine correspondence for President; respond to various inquiries lodged with the President;

o   Assist in preparation of power point presentations and assembly of packets for President;

o   Prepare meeting and travel packets for President;

• Manage logistics and coordinate drafting and submission of reports for Advisory Board, Board of Directors and other, occasional, meetings and assist with the taking of minutes;

• Manage the organization of filing, controlling, and maintaining all Advisory Board and Board of Directors documents, terms, policies, and related procedures;

• Create, edit and format documents as requested;

• Conduct research as necessary;

• Manage  logistics and information packets for meetings, both in NYC and abroad;

• Assist President with other aspects of program management;

• Draft routine correspondence; filing for executive office.

Program and Training Department functions:

• Provide pre- and post-course customer service for training course participants;

• Assist with managing the publication, preparation and distribution of all training course materials;

• Manage training course logistics such as venue, catering, equipment;

• Generate and distribute course completion certificates;

• Coordinate with SAI accounting department on registration and payments

• Develop  annual auditor training schedule;

• Provide logistical support as needed for field-based programs and program staff in the US and abroad;

• Provide support for the production of case studies, handbooks and other publications, including design and production;

• Conduct research on human rights and labor issues and organizations as needed.

Finance and Administration:

• Assure proper adherence to policy in regard to accounts receivable collections;

Qualifications and Core Competencies

Experience and Education

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in administrative or support role

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Experience working with human rights and labor issues

• Experience with both a nonprofit or social enterprise and with a private sector employer a plus

·         Familiarity with international workplace human rights, CSR issues and organizations a plus

·         Foreign language, specifically Chinese, Spanish or Portuguese, a plus

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all dimensions (written, verbal)

• Ability to work well under pressure while liaising in a professional and positive manner with different teams

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to recruits@sa-intl.org. Finalists will be presented with an additional project task before hiring.

The position is at SAI Headquarters in New York City.  Compensation commensurate with experience and appropriate for a charitable organization of SAI’s size. Excellent benefits package. SAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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