Word of Mouth Job Board > Communications Administrative Assistant

The National Office of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights, invites applications for the full-time position of Communications Administrative Assistant to work in its Communications Department. This position reports to the Editorial Manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain accurate records of in-house and external inventory; order and maintain inventory of merchandise.
• Respond to general calls from affiliates and the public regarding availability of publications and merchandise.
• Provide customer service; respond to general written and verbal inquiries.
• Process and get approval for routine reprint permission requests for articles, images and logos.
• Assist with basic Internet research, including fact checking and availability of stock photographs.
• Word processing of various documents.
• Maintain and update filing system.
• Schedule, coordinate and prepare materials for meetings.
• Perform other administrative assistant duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor’s degree or combination of related work experience and education preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines; must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills, including experience using the Internet, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access); experience using Convio a plus.
• Interest in civil liberties is preferred.


COMPENSATION
Salary of $34,002. Excellent health and welfare benefits.

If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [COMM-06/FRLP] in subject line – or by mail to:


Human Resources
RE: [COMM-06/FRLP]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004

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The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”
July 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmerican Civil Liberties Union