Jobs: Center for Citizen Inititiatives, San Francisco

The Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI), in San Francisco, currently has four job openings, available immediately. CCI operates programs designed to support the continued development of democratic institutions and a sustainable, free-market economy in Russia.

The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) is currently CCI's largest program for Russia. PEP is an adaptation of the historic Marshall Plan's Technical Assistance Program and brings non-English-speaking Russian manufacturers and business owners to the United States for intensive business management training in American companies.

For complete job descriptions and more information about CCI, visit our web site: www.ccisf.org.

CCI Administrative Assistant

The CCI Administrative Assistant provides general and clerical support, support to the Office Manager, and handles projects as assigned by CCI executive officers. Other responsibilities include: receive and direct visitors, incoming calls, mail and faxes; maintain front desk; manage databases and filing systems; assist with fund raising and donation mailings; process visa applications; maintain office supplies; and other related projects.

Requirements:

• strong commitment to the goals and mission of CCI
• professional and pleasant telephone manner
• proficiency with Macintosh computers (Microsoft Word, File maker and Excel)
• ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• good problem solving skills
• excellent communication, editing, and interpersonal skills
• knowledge of PageMaker, e-mail systems and Netscape is extremely useful

Salary: $22,00 - $25,000 DOE. Available Immediately

PEP Program Officer--Russian Operations / Travel Coordinator

The PEP Program Officer--Russian Operations/Travel Coordinator, provides support to the Russian Operations department, maintains a Russian participant database, and coordinates all travel arrangements for PEP participants coming to the U.S. for training. The department is responsible for communication with PEP's seven regional offices in Russia, screening and selecting candidates for participation, and working with regional offices for all Russia-side program preparations.

Requirements:

• strong commitment to the goals and mission of CCI
• strong organizational and teamwork skills
• close attention to detail
• proficiency with Macintosh computers (Microsoft Word, File maker and Excel)
• knowledge of FileMaker Pro
• excellent communication, editing and typing skills
• knowledge of the economic & political situation in Russia and Russian language skills are a plus
• knowledge of the travel industry and group reservations procedures is strongly preferred

Salary: $27,000-$28,500 DOE Available Immediately

PEP Program Officer--Community Outreach

The PEP Program Officer for Community Outreach is primarily responsible for approaching and maintaining contact with service organizations in order to secure U.S. sponsorship of delegations. This position entails developing strategies for presenting the program to potential sponsors; communicating to potential sponsors via phone, fax, email and formal presentations; researching and targeting communities well suited to host delegations of Russian business people for training; maintaining contact databases; and creating and designing materials.

Requirements:

• personal commitment to the goals and mission of CCI
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• excellent telephone & presentation skills
• creative problem-solving skills
• knowledge of U.S. business principles and practices
• knowledge of economic and political situation in Russia
• excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
• ability to work independently and take initiative
• professional appearance
• Macintosh computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, File Maker)

Salary: $26,000 - $29,000 DOE Available Immediately

PEP Program Assistant

The PEP Program Assistant provides support to the program staff in recruiting and working with US service organizations to coordinate training programs for Russian delegations. Other responsibilities include: provide assistance to program staff with correspondence, mailings and press releases, data entry, material design and formatting, and other delegation-related matters; develop and maintain PEP database systems and computer archives; maintain PEP office filing, computer filing systems, and procedures; research; and other related projects.

Requirements:

• strong commitment to the goals and mission of CCI
• professional and pleasant telephone manner
• proficiency with Macintosh computers (Microsoft Word, File maker and Excel)
• ability to take direction and meet deadlines
• excellent problem-solving skills
• excellent communication, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills
• knowledge of the economic & political situation in Russia and Russian language skills is helpful

Salary: $22,000-$25,000 DOE Available Immediately

To apply for any of the above positions, please email, fax, or mail your cover letter and resume before May 26, 2000 to (please note the position title and "CivSoc" in your cover letter):

Eleanor Gorman, HR Manager
Center for Citizen Initiatives, P.O. Box 29912
San Francisco, CA 94129
[email protected]
Fax: 415/561-7778

Last updated:    May 2000

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