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Program Assistant

Job Type: 
Career
Company: 
Prevention Institute
Deadline: 
10/22/2010
Qualifications: 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Well-organized, attention to detail, and able to meet deadlines
  • Flexibility and ability to work on multiple tasks
  • Ability to conduct library/internet research
  • Computer proficiency
  • Commitment to prevention
  • Willingness to take on administrative responsibilities and tasks
  • Ability to move projects forward, organize information, plan events, and support the coordination of multiple tasks and projects for successful and timely completion.
  • Creative mind, thriving in a team environment
  • Bi-lingual preferred
  • Bachelor's degree and/or minimum two years experience

**The Prevention Institute strongly encourages applicants of color and bilingual candidates to apply**

Salary Level: 
$35,000 - $41,000 DOE
Contact Info: 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by mail or email to melissa@preventioninstitute.org. No phone calls, please.

Description: 

The Institute advocates for primary prevention and develops methods for practice. Our approach is interdisciplinary in nature, addressing critical health and social issues. The Institute's work is characterized by a strong commitment to community participation and promotion of equitable health outcomes among all social and economic groups. This position is characterized by a roughly equal balance between support of programmatic support and support of organizational and administrative functions.

More Information: 

Responsibilities may include

  • Project Support: Provide administrative and program support to projects, including writing, research, editing and meetings; research and/or writing assistance on papers, articles, and grants
  • Training and Technical Assistance Support: Assist in development of training materials for community-based and government practitioners; Assist with preparation for events, conferences, consultations, and presentations, including preparation of materials and logistical support
  • Organizational Support: Implement office/administrative systems to ensure an efficiently running organization; Share responsibility for administrative and detail work required for project and organization success; Answer phones and respond to requests for information; Supervise office assistants
  • Other: Pitching in on other assignments as needed; Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Salary and Benefits
Program Assistant $35,000 - $41,000 DOE + excellent benefit package & retirement plan. The appropriate salary level is determined by a review of relevant experience and set according to a principle of equity within the organization.