Job Posting: Part Time, Program Assistant for the Americas, the Global Fund for Women, San Francisco CA

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The Global Fund for Women.  San Francisco, CA, USA.
Open until filled.

Job Summary:

The Program Assistant for the Americas will provide part time (16 hrs/week) data entry and administrative support to the Americas Team as assigned, and contribute to the overall Program Team-wide goals. The Program Assistant is part of the Program Team and reports to the Regional Director for the Americas

Essential Job Functions:

Grant Processing

• Inputting a high volume of grant proposal data into the Filemaker Pro database
• Maintaining team filing system and updating the database
• Communicating with grantees and applicants, including, but not limited to: sending template letters as needed, answering inquiries and processing decline letters

Other Program Responsibilities

• Providing logistical support in organizing outreach trips and other initiatives as needed
• Drafting grant summaries and final report summaries as needed
• Contributing to regional team’s needs and ad hoc tasks
• Providing administrative support to the Regional Director and Program Officer as needed

Qualifications:

Required

• Excellent organization and clerical skills with attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills. Bilingual fluency in oral and written English and Spanish
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills, especially with database
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff and to participate in cross-functional work-teams and other teams as appropriate
• Sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and various communication styles within a multicultural work environment

Preferred

• Good working knowledge of regional geography
• Some familiarity with women’s rights in the region
• Excellent Macintosh computer skills
• Knowledge of FileMaker Pro
• Fluency in additional languages from the region.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 year previous administrative support experience
• 1-2 years work experience in a non-profit setting preferred
• Experience working in a diverse, team-orientated, and fast-paced environment

Start Date and Compensation:
The Program Assistant Americas position is a part-time (40%), non-exempt position with an expected start date in mid August. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website:
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities
Applications should include:

• Cover letter, with the applicant’s current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information
• 1 page writing sample in Spanish

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

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