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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT_________________________________
March 15, 2011 <o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Program
Assistant, Part-time<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Grassroots International
seeks an experienced individual to work as an active member of its Program <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Team</st1:PersonName>. The Program Assistant will provide administrative
and other support to the team. The position is part-time (20-24 hours per
week) and will be based in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Boston</st1:City></st1:place>.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in'><i><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-style:italic'>Grassroots
International works to create a just and sustainable world by building
alliances with progressive movements. We provide grants to our Global
South partners and join them in advocating for social change. Our primary focus
is on land, water, and food as human rights and nourishing the political
struggle necessary to achieve these rights. <o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Key
responsibilities include</span></font></b><font size=2><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>: Receiving and logging grantee proposals, grant letters, receipts, and
reports and other documentation provided by grantees; entering the above in our
grants data base; preparing grants disbursement requests; coordinating
volunteer translators for translation of proposals, reports and project
documentation; implementing Program <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Team</st1:PersonName>
administrative systems; documenting Program <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Team</st1:PersonName>
and work group meetings; documenting all grant review meetings;
maintaining and auditing grant files; responding to basic information requests
from fundraising and other Staff; participating in team planning activities;
and handling logistics related to Staff/Board Program related work group
meetings, site visits, and other activities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Excellent
administrative skills, with grant administration experience highly
desirable<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fluency in
either Spanish, Portuguese, Kreyol, Arabic, or French desirable <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Demonstrated
commitment to increasing global awareness and the global justice mission
of Grassroots International<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Background in
work on international issues especially rights to land, water, and food
highly desirable<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Strong
writing skills in English and command of MS Office computer applications<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Well
organized, able to multi-task <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Strong
interpersonal skills, able to work well in a team<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Bachelor’s
degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Compensation</span></font></b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>: Salary is high teens to low twenties
depending on hours and commensurate with experience. This is a part time
position for 20-24 hours/week. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>To
Apply:</span></font></b><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> We aim to
fill the position quickly, and encourage interested applicants to send resume
and cover letter detailing relevant experience as soon as possible to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Email:<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <span class=MsoCommentReference><a
href="mailto:jobs@grassrootsonline.org">jobs@grassrootsonline.org</a> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Subject
line: Program Assistant <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Program Assistant Search
Committee<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Grassroots International<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>179 Boylston St.</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>, 4<sup>th</sup> Floor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jamaica Plain</span></font></st1:City><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>, <st1:State w:st="on">MA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">02130</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>-4520<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>No
phone calls please. Email applications preferred. Position open
until filled.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><i><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Grassroots International is an Affirmative Action/Equal <st1:place
w:st="on">Opportunity</st1:place> employer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><i><font
size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.</span></font></i></b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></font></p>
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