Project Coordinator for the U.S. West Coast-Russian
Far East Ad Hoc Working Group (AHWG)

The Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation (FRAEC) in Seattle, Washington is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Project Coordinator for the U.S. West Coast-Russian Far East Ad Hoc Working Group (AHWG).

The AHWG is a federally funded program whose mandate is to mitigate barriers to trade and investment between the U.S. West Coast and the Russian Far East. AHWG constituents focus their efforts in 12 private industry sectors. Learn more about the AHWG at www.ahwg.org

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the following:

• Facilitate the work of AHWG private industry sectors, including: logistical support for sector meetings; archiving sector papers and projects; tracking action items and due dates; writing necessary correspondences in the process of implementation, and doing research if need be.
• Draft regular briefings for the AHWG Director, contacts in the U.S. Department of Commerce, constituents, and the public on the nature and progress of the aforementioned sector projects.
• Assist the AHWG Director in drafting correspondences, designing future AHWG projects and outreach to new constituents and organizations.
• Contribute to day to day operations of the AHWG website.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced office environment.
• Strong Russian language proficiency
• Team player with proven diplomatic skills
• Independent self-starter with an eye for detail
• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with the world wide web / HTML
• Master of Arts Degree desired
• Previous work in non-profit, or government office desired.

Preferred start date: Late February, Early March

Please forward salary requirements, a cover letter and resume to:

Betsy Lauppe
Ad Hoc Working Group
1932 First Avenue, Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 770-4001
Fax: (206) 443-1193
Email: [email protected]

No phone calls, please.

The Foundation for Russian-American Economic Cooperation is an equal opportunity employer.

Last updated:    January 2000

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