Position: Administrative Assistant

Location: Washington DC
Post Date: April 22, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled.

About the Center for Community Change:

The Center for Community Change (CCC) is a large national non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.  Its mission is to promote the development of community organizing as a national force for social and economic justice.  Founded in 1968, it is known for its role in supporting the national and grassroots coalitions that led to the creation of the food stamps program, the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act, the growth of Community Development Corporations, large-scale preservation of low-income housing; and for leading efforts to secure a refundable child tax credit and restored food stamp eligibility for thousands of immigrant households.  For further information please visit our website at www.communitychange.org.

The Center for Community Change is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide general support to the Managing Director and perform a variety of administrative tasks.

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Provides administrative support to the Managing Director including filing, copying, faxing and mailings.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings. Prepares materials for meetings.
• Coordinates special events and office activities.
• Schedules conference rooms and arranges conference calls.
• Makes travel and lodging arrangements.
• Processes requests for expense reimbursements and prepares check requests.
• Serves as a liaison between all units of CCC.
• Attends staff meetings. Records and disseminates minutes of meetings when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

•  Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to perform detail oriented work with accuracy/timeliness.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with a variety of office equipment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Raiser's Edge a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Experience in meeting and event planning.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to social justice and social change.

This position reports to: Managing Director

Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Submit resume and cover letter with salary expectation to:

Human Resources
Attn: Administrative Assistant
Center for Community Change
536 U Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

(Fax) 202-387 4891

employment@communitychange.org