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PEP Program Assistant - Delegation Coordination

Job Description

CCI is a leading nonprofit organization funded by the US State Department assisting Russia in its conversion to a market economy. CCI provides business management training programs to visiting groups of business owners and executives from Russia, in a broad range of industries, services and agriculture.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Assistant works with the Delegation Coordination department in preparing and coordinating PEP training programs. The department is responsible for overseeing the development and quality of PEP training programs by supporting PEP volunteers in their efforts to organize training, social and cultural events, and local transportation.

More specifically, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide support to delegation coordination and other PEP departments
• Organize Mailings and Press Releases
• Data Entry
• Correspond to civic clubs and business trainers
• Correspond with Russian partner offices
• Assist with recruitment of business hosts and home hosts
• Develop & maintain PEP database systems & computer archives
• Utilize internet for research
• Update, format, and copy program materials
• Other projects as assigned

Required skills:

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Good writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Good basic office skills (telephone, copy equipment, printers, fax, etc.)
• Ability to work closely with a fast-paced team
• Proficiency with Macintosh computers (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Experience with databases, preferably FileMaker Pro
• Knowledge of PageMaker and other desktop publishing software is a plus (but not required)
• Russian language and familiarity with Russian economics, politics & culture is a plus (but not required)

Salary:   $25,000-$27,000 DOE Plus Excellent Benefits

To apply, please e-mail, fax, or mail your cover letter and resume to:

Eleanor Gorman

Human Resources Manager

Center for Citizen Initiatives

P.O. Box 29912

San Francisco, CA 94129

Fax: 415-561-7778

Email:hr@ccisf.org 

Non-local applicants please note: The Center for Citizen Initiatives is a not-for-profit organization and cannot pay for re-location or any costs incurred during the interview process, including travel and lodging. First interviews can be arranged via telephone, but second interviews must take place in person at the Center for Citizen Initiatives in San Francisco. Proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States is required upon hire.