Assistant, Initiative for Girls and Women
Posted on: June 7, 2013Application deadline: June 21, 2013
Posted by: NoVo Foundation
DESCRIPTION
NoVo Foundation is dedicated to catalyzing a transformation in global society, moving from a culture of domination to one of equality and partnership. NoVo supports the development of capacities in people—individually and collectively—to help create a caring and balanced world that operates on the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, and civic participation, thereby reversing the old paradigm predicated on hierarchy, violence, and the subordination of girls and women.
We structure our grant making around initiatives, rather than by program areas. These initiatives are varied in form, but all reflect our commitment to building authentic partnerships with grantees and other funders, and to taking calculated risks. We invest in innovative strategic grant making and initiatives that we hope, in the near and long term, will lead to societal transformation.
As part of our work to end violence against girls and women, the NoVo Foundation has a focus area on ending sex trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of girls and women. We believe that the commercial sex industry profoundly violates the human rights of girls and women – perpetuating and causing endemic violence, trauma, and oppression amongst girls and women who often are already the most marginalized. We seek to build a world in which no girl or woman is sexually exploited, and instead has meaningful opportunities and the chance to live a life free of violence.
Our work to end sex trafficking is premised on the idea that the commercial sex industry is a marketplace, and that we can "disrupt the market" with increased choice for the bought; more risk for the buyer; and less reward for the business.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant will provide administrative support for the development and ongoing implementation of the Foundation's work to end sex trafficking. The Assistant reports directly to the Senior Manager, and works closely with other Foundation staff. Responsibilities will include meeting and event planning, communication with relevant partners and stakeholders, research and reporting, and general administrative support for activities that advance NoVo's work to end sex trafficking.
The ideal candidate is a high-performing administrative professional who is supremely organized and detail-oriented. She/he must be flexible, a quick learner, and successfully able to anticipate needs and improve systems when needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate special events to advance NoVo's strategy to end sex trafficking and manage all related logistics for the Initiatives team, current grantees, and other relevant partners; including booking travel, accommodations, event space, and other event planning activities;
- Schedule meetings related to NoVo's work to end sex trafficking and coordinate with others' calendars where needed;
- Conduct exploratory background research into anti-trafficking areas;
- Provide staff support by attending meetings and events in person and listening for areas of follow-up;
- Assist the Initiatives team in meeting preparation and follow-up, including researching related information as needed;
- Draft and proof-read correspondence;
- Prepare and submit expense reports;
- Develop and maintain electronic filing system for NoVo's ending sex trafficking work, including information on current grantees and relevant partners;
- Participate in and record notes of internal team meetings and meetings with grantees and other relevant partners;
- Provide general administrative support for the Initiatives team as needed, including, word processing and editing, photocopying, and filing.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the skills and/or knowledge that would benefit the Initiatives' work to end sex trafficking.
- One or more years of experience in a professional office environment coordinating basic projects, performing complex scheduling, and writing correspondence.
- Familiarity, passion, and demonstrated commitment to advancing NoVo's goals of ending violence against girls and women everywhere and ensuring that girls everywhere are able to reach their full potential.
- Self-starter with demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in person, via e-mail, and on telephone).
- Methodical, swift, and accurate in the execution of all responsibilities.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp on individual project details.
- Experience organizing complicated domestic and international travel and associated logistics.
- Excellent research skills.
- Comfort with quantitative data, budgets, and financial information.
- Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Mac applications. Experience with Salesforce and Concur a plus.
NoVo offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous vacation, and a pleasant working environment. We employ a small staff and are dedicated to promoting an environment of collaboration and workplace flexibility. NoVo values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of diverse backgrounds, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
For further details about the mission and vision of the NoVo Foundation please visit www.novofoundation.org
HOW TO APPLY
For employment consideration, the optimal way to contact us is via e-mail at jobs@novofoundation.org.
All applications must include:
All applications must include:
- Resume
- Thoughtful cover letter (including how you became aware of this opportunity: job portal, referral, etc.)
- One business writing sample (attached in PDF format)
- E-mail applications to: jobs@novofoundation.org
- Subject Line: Assistant, Initiatives for Girls and Women/YOUR NAME
- Application Deadline: June 21st, 2013
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