Program Assistant

Job Description

The Productivity Enhancement Program, a variation of the historic Marshall Plan Technical Assistance program, focuses on rebuilding Russian domestic production by training the managers and entrepreneurs at the forefront of this momentous transition. With the help of facilitators/interpreters and host communities, non-English speaking Russian business people receive intensive training in multiple U.S. production sites for one month. Delegates rigorously analyze and document learning acquired during their study to better apply it to their own companies and to become trainers themselves upon returning to Russia.

As with all CCI programs, PEP aims to empower citizens, not officials, to take responsibility for societal change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The program assistant provides support to the program staff in recruiting and working with US service organizations to coordinate training programs for Russian delegations. More specifically, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain PEP office filing & computer file systems & procedures
• Maintain materials & supply stock
• Provide support to program staff
  • Correspondence
  • Mailings and Press Releases
  • Data Entry
  • Meeting & Receptions arrangements
• Develop & maintain PEP database system & computer archives
• Develop, maintain, troubleshoot & refine PEP computer systems
• Utilize internet for research, communications
• Update program materials
• Keep meeting notes of PEP meetings
• Other projects as assigned

Required Skills:

• personal commitment to the goals and mission of CCI
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• strong writing and research skills
• strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• ability to take direction and meet deadlines
• excellent problem-solving skills
• Macintosh computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, File Maker, Excel & PageMaker)
• touch typing proficiency
• professional appearance

Salary: $22,000-25,000 plus excellent benefits

Deadline for applying: November 19, 1999

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume via fax or mail to the attention of Bradley Rubins, Program Assistant Manager. Please include job reference number. No phone calls, please.

Center For Citizen Initiatives
PO Box 2912
San Francisco, CA 94115
Fax: 415-561-7778
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ccisf.org

Last updated:    November 1999

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