Administrative Assistant 

The Access Strategies Fund(ASF) seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant to work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in a small friendly office in Central Square, Cambridge.  ASF is a private foundation that supports community based organizations in disenfranchised communities, with a focus on voter mobilization, electoral reform and immigrant participation. 

 

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day operations of office, including mail sorting, file maintenance, fielding calls, ordering office supplies, maintaining office machines & contracts, etc.
• Assist accountant with accounts payables and receivables and budgeting.
• Act as liaison to board of directors; schedule meetings, prepare board books, arrange travel & catering and take minutes at meetings.
• Assist Executive Director in creation of annual grantmaking schedule and guidelines and distribute to current and potential grant recipients.
• Assist with review of letters of intent and proposals; provide support for screening applicants.
• Correspond with current grant recipients, including report due date reminders and reporting requirements.  Review reports for completeness.

 

Qualifications

• Experience with low-income minority neighborhoods in Massachusetts.
• One year of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
• Strong time management, organizational, and administrative skills, with ability to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a variety of settings.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, additional computer skills a plus.
• College degree preferred, but not required.

 

The Access Strategies Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.  People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package.

 

Please submit letter of interest and resume by June 15, 2007 to info@accessstrategies.org, or by postal mail to:           

Administrative Assistant Search

Access Strategies Fund

678 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 903

Cambridge, MA  02139

Check the Access Strategies Fund Website www.accessstrategies.org for updates.