Program Assistant – Temporary

Job title:

Program Assistant – Temporary

Company

TSNE

Job description

Overview:Integrity Initiatives International ( ) is an international NGO focused on combatting grand corruption by strengthening the enforcement of criminal laws against corrupt leaders, also known as kleptocrats. III works to end grand corruption by: supporting national measures, such as the High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine; promoting understanding of the close connection between high level corruption and the worst abuses of human rights; forging a network of young people dedicated to combatting corruption in their own countries and around the world; and catalyzing and coordinating a campaign to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC).III is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE ( ).Responsibilities:The Program Assistant works remotely from their personal home office in the New England area and the courthouse in Boston, MA. This position reports directly to the Managing Director & Program Director of III and also works closely with the Special Assistant to the Chair.The Program Assistant position is a unique opportunity for a new or recent graduate to gain experience working closely with III’s staff, board, and partners, who include leading international jurists, former cabinet ministers, and civil society leaders, among other prominent individuals from around the world.The position is temporary for 6 months, after which time there is the possibility of an extension or the transition to regular employee based on III’s needs.Essential FunctionsThe Program Assistant participates in the full range of III’s activities, including:

• Support the Chair in his daily work on III projects;
• Prepare itineraries and travel arrangements for the Chair and other partners when necessary;
• Schedule and participate in meetings with partners, board members, and other prominent individuals;
• Write a detailed summary of each meeting;
• Help organize and distribute materials prior to meetings;
• Help organize logistics for events such as webinars, conferences, and meetings with partners;
• Conduct research and write memos on matters concerning international law, grand corruption, and anti-corruption efforts;
• Help copy edit communications materials, including newsletters, press releases, brochures, executive summaries, social media content, etc.;
• Help maintain III’s electronic and paper records. Electronic records include a Google Drive, emails from partners, online publications, contact lists, and other similar records. Paper records include folders for each initiative, business cards and contact information, to-do lists for the Chair, and other similar records;
• Help maintain III’s website using SquareSpace;
• Assist in financial management tasks including submitting expense reports, tracking contributions, sending acknowledgment letters, fulfilling invoices, and contributing to financial reports;
• Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director & Program Director.

Qualifications:We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 0-3 years of applicable work experience;
• Knowledge of law, politics, international relations, or a related field;
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• A high level of responsibility and accountability;
• A passion for ending grand corruption;
• Ability to exercise discretion and good, independent judgment in dealing with members of III’s board and its partners;
• Authorized to work in the United States;
• Valid passport for international travel;
• Experience working for a non-profit preferred;
• Experience with MailChimp, Squarespace, Canva, Adobe Suite, and similar applications is a plus.

Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Ability to sit and/or for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position.
• There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment.
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
• Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
• International travel, as needed

Compensation and BenefitsLocation:Work will be hybrid performed both remotely from their personal home office in the New England area and from the courthouse located in Boston, MA. Travel within the United States and abroad possible.Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday including early mornings and occasional nights and weekends.Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21-$24/hr and is commensurate with experience.Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): twelve paid holidays, three weeks of vacation, one week of personal holiday, and ability to accrue up to 487.5 hours of health leave time for benefited staff.
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Pension and Employee-paid 403b plan through TIAA.
• …and more!

TSNE/III strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/III prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/III celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.TSNE/III’s EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.

Expected salary

$21 – 24 per hour

Location

Boston, MA

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:00:05 GMT

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