CCI Executive Assistant for Publications and Special Projects

The Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI), located in the beautiful Presidio of San Francisco, is a leading nonprofit organization assisting Russia in its transition towards democracy and a market economy. With the help of volunteer civic organizations across the U.S., CCI is leading the way in providing essential training to Russia's growing population of small-medium-sized business leaders--a key sector for the growth of Russia's market economy and middle class.

CCI currently seeks a dynamic individual for this full, part time, or flex position (30-40 hours/week) to provide assistance to CCI's President, with special focus on managing CCI's external printed publications, editing, web-site content, layout and graphics, Power Point presentations, and other media materials. This position will also assist the President with conference organization and logistics, related database/information management, travel logistics, and other special, one-time and/or annual projects.

The primary responsibility of the Executive Assistant is to work closely with CCI's President to assure that all media accurately and appropriately reflect CCI's professional image and unique way of doing business. In addition to working with the President on specific media projects, the Executive Assistant also works closely with CCI staff to assess related department needs, translate ideas into the appropriate media, layout and content, and provides training to staff on small-scale projects, as appropriate.

Job Qualifications:

• BA degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, publications and project management (including budget experience)
• Two years minimum experience in print production and design
• Website graphic and interface design experience
• Project management experience (including budget experience)
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse staff at different levels of authority
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in Pagemaker, PhotoShop, Adobe ImageReady, and Illustrator
• Experience in Microsoft Office, and expertise in PowerPoint
• Strong Database experience, preferably Filemaker Pro
• Familiarity with Dream Weaver preferred
• Russian language helpful, but not required

Start Date: Immediate

Salary commensurate with experience

Deadline for Application: July 31, 2002

Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary history/requirements to:

Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI), Human Resources, PO Box 29912, San Francisco, CA 94129; Fax: 415/561-7778; or email to: HR@ccisf.org.

For more information about CCI, please review our website: http://www.ccisf.org.