Office Manager Job Announcement (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

Here's a great entry-level position for recent B.A. grads who are looking
to go into the NGO-biz....

Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 16:46:04 -0400
From: Eric Weisz <eric at isar.org>
Reply-To: civilsoc at SOLAR.RTD.UTK.EDU
To: Multiple recipients of list <civilsoc at SOLAR.RTD.UTK.EDU>
Subject: Office Manager Job Announcement

                           Subject:                         Time:   2:33 PM
                           Office Manager Job Announcement  Date:   8/18/97

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Office Manager
Closing Date:  September 30, 1997
Start Date:  immediate

ISAR: A Clearinghouse on Grassroots Cooperation in Eurasia is a non-profit
 organization that supports the growth of the nongovernmental sector in the
 countries of the former Soviet Union.  With offices throughout the FSU and an
 office in Washington, DC, ISAR works to empower grassroots activists to address
 local social, political, and environmental challenges by providing them with
 grants, training, and other forms of technical assistance.

We are seeking a full-time Office Manager for our DC office.  In addition to the
 primary responsibilities of making sure the office is well organized and runs
 smoothly, the office manager will also be involved in providing support to ISAR
 programs.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has strong
 administrative and organizational skills as well as an interest in the FSU and
 grassroots issues.

Responsibilities Include:
--ensuring that the office is kept clean and organized, office machines and
 office facilities are in good repair,  supplies ordered and mail opened
--greeting visitors and answering phones in a professional manner
--planning logistics for office events
--taking care of library, data bases and ordering publications
--assisting executive director and financial officer as necessary
--assisting program staff in providing support to field programs

Qualities Required
--strong organizational and administrative abilities
--native fluency in writing, reading and speaking English
--interest in and knowledge of the former Soviet Union
--research experience using the WWW
--experience with Macintosh computers and applications
--enthusiasm, desire to learn, ability to relate comfortably with the public
--flexibility, resourcefulness, and willingness to pitch in when needed; ability
 to get along well with others in a small, busy office

Qualities Desired:
--BA in Russian, International Affairs or related degree
--basic knowledge of Russian language
--analytical skills

Terms
Salary $19,000-$21,000, depending on experience.  Full benefits.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Director of Administration
ISAR
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW, #301
Washington, DC  20009
fax: 202-667-3291
e-mail: <irina at isar.org>

Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
No phone calls or walk-ins please.