Location: San Francisco, California
RSF Social Finance seeks to hire an Administrative Assistant who aspires to apply his/her professional experience, creative capacity, and relationship skills to support a social mission dedicated to a more just and sustainable world. The Administrative Assistant will be primarily responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to RSF’s President & CEO and the Chair of the Board.Other Duties Include:
- Scheduling meetings, events, and managing calendars
- Composing correspondence
- General administrative office support on a case-by-case basis
- Coordinating travel arrangements
- Compiling & submitting expense reports
- Maintaining mileage logs
- Completing data entry, maintenance and mail merges
- Copying, scanning, collating, and mailing
- Preparing of collateral packages, mailing, coordinating meetings, general administrative support for Client Development team
- Assisting with the planning of Board meetings/retreats
The successful candidate will have:
- A deep interest in the mission of RSF Social Finance
- Strong organizational skills, patience, courtesy, and a positive spirit
- An associate’s degree (required) or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- A minimum of one year of professional office experience in an administrative role (required)
- Work or volunteer experience in the nonprofit and/or social finance sector
- Good verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and listening skills
- The ability to take initiative and to independently make decisions regarding scheduling, travel arrangements, and other matters
- The ability to effectively use standard business software such as Microsoft Office; and to use the Internet for research and information-gathering
- Last, but far from least, we are seeking someone with a truly open, enthusiastic, curious and helpful spirit, deeply interested in issues of social importance
Compensation
We offer a very competitive compensation package commensurate with equivalent administrative positions in the nonprofit finance sector. Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision and long-term disability insurance, as well as a retirement savings plan. RSF Social Finance is an equal opportunity employer; candidates representing a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Please submit your resume via e-mail to hr (at) rsfsocialfinance.org by December 21, 2009 along with a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining RSF Social Finance and why you are qualified for the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Be sure to mention in your cover letter that you found this listing on the Sustainable Food Jobs website!
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