Yes! We’re bringing on a part-time Administrative Assistant!

Picture a ladder with lots of rungs. This position is on the lower end… which means a great place to start and lots of room to grow. And we’re serious about growth!

You:
:: Super organized with a spirited streak
:: One or more years experience in an office setting — ideally a progressive non-profit, a political campaign or a marketing/communications firm
:: Flexible, patient, and fun
:: Desire to work for causes and organizations that are changing the world

Us:
:: Young, leading edge non-profit that’s building a critical mass of energized and engaged young people who will ultimately power the progressive movement
:: Building the organization we always dreamed of working for
:: Committed to the people we hire
:: Creative, fun, smart, passionate and fair

Sound good? We hope so — and we want this to be the best job you’ll ever have. Seriously.

We’re seeking someone with initiative and energy to support this leading edge nonprofit organization as we move from boot-strap start-up to formidable powerhouse. Flexible hours (approx. 15/week), mostly office-based, mostly during typical office hours.

The official job announcement is below. If you like what you’re reading, then send your resume and cover email to kickassjobs@getTraction.org. No calls please. We can’t wait to meet you!

Traction, a project of the Tides Center, is headquartered in Durham, NC. Traction is a civic engagement generator, turning young voters into energized and engaged activists who will power the progressive movement.

We are seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant with initiative and energy to support this groundbreaking nonprofit organization as it moves from start-up to sustainability. Flexible hours (approx. 15/week), mostly office-based during regular office hours. The Administrative Assistant will support the Executive Director, Board and Committee Chairs, and other key players in all aspects of the organization, with a focus on improving Traction’s internal operations. This position is a great place to start, with room to grow for the right employee.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform essential administrative and logistical functions, such as scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, coordinating travel, ordering supplies, picking up the mail and overseeing general office organization.
• Assist with record-keeping and bookkeeping; process revenue and expenditures.
• Manage and expand the main organizational database.
• Work with E.D. to identify systemic issues and manage process of implementing solutions.
• Assist with foundation and major donor research, and with proposal preparation.
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Some experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented office environment; experience supporting executives is preferred.
• Commitment to Traction’s mission and values; personal engagement in some progressive issue(s).
• Ability to identify and connect with, and affinity for, the Generation X / Y cohorts.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills; confident and professional telephone manner; ability to build and cultivate relationships with volunteers, co-workers and outside collaborative partners.
• Flexibility to work as part of a team as well as independently; self-directed enough to prioritize, organize self and manage time, but interdependent enough to develop structures that make the work easier, more effective and more efficient.
• High detail orientation. Ability to maintain high quality work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to have fun and keep cool while being part of a results-oriented team of highly-charged entrepreneurial individuals in a fast-paced, demanding, and unstructured environment (i.e. sense of humor required)
• Attention to quality and efficient use of resources.
• Proficiency with MS Office (or opensource equivalent), internet research and database management.
• Curiosity about human nature, esp. why people get involved in issues and take action.
• Motivation, enthusiasm, and an insatiable appetite for learning, growth and challenge.

Please submit resume and a cover email by 11/26/07 to kickassjobs@getTraction.org.

Traction, a project of the Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals; women, men, and transgendered folks; and anyone lesbian, gay or bisexual.