AALDEF Position Announcement - Administrative Assistant

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrative Assistant 

The Organization:

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a 32-year old nonprofit organization in New York City that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, advocacy and community education.  AALDEF has a 16-person staff and is supported by foundation and corporate grants, individual contributions, and special events.  We receive no government funds.  For more information about AALDEF and its current activities, visit our website at MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "mail1.icpbounce.com" claiming to be www.aaldef.org.

 

Job Description:

The Administrative Assistant updates and maintains office database programs, answering phones, word processing, maintains press clippings, photocopying, organizing mailings, responding to requests for information, filing and faxing.

 

The Administrative Assistant also assists in the planning, preparation and execution of various fundraising activities and special events.  Development work includes preparation of member and donor acknowledgments, maintenance of databases and files, and preparing and organizing mailings.

 

Applicants must be self-motivated, have good writing and organizational skills and be detail oriented, able to work independently, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, develop and manage projects in a timely manner and have web and internet skills. At least 2 years experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, ACCESS and Excel required.  Knowledge of Filemaker is a plus.  Flexibility with extra hours around the time of special events is necessary.

 

Starting Date: As soon as possible.

 

Compensation: The salary is commensurate with experience.  Excellent health and vacation benefits.

 

Please send letter and resume to:

AALDEF

99 Hudson Street-12/F

New York , NY 10013-2815

info@aaldef.org

Please put in subject line: Administrative Assistant

 

AALDEF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.