Senior Special Assistant
Job Announcement
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About the Center for Community Change
The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, our mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to have a significant impact in improving their communities and the policies and institutions that affect their lives.
The Center for Community Change is committed to help build powerful and dynamic movements in diverse communities across America that will be the impetus for creating a society in which everyone has enough to thrive and achieve their full potential. Inspired by a belief in the dignity of all people, the Center has been instrumental in the fight for comprehensive and fair immigration reform, a push for a bold jobs agenda, and protecting essential retirement security programs. The Center played a major role in recent positive changes to immigration laws that will keep thousands of immigrant families together. Our Housing Trust Fund Project has helped bring affordable housing to millions of people.
For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org.
Position Description
The Senior Special Assistant will provide back-up support to the Executive Director and Managing Director to help both organizational leaders maximize their impact and make strategic use of time. Assigned tasks may involve a broad range of duties within the Executive Office, with particular emphasis on writing, planning, research, and coordinating special projects.
This position reports to: Managing Director or Executive Director
Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Director and Managing Director with various high level tasks and deliverables, coordinate special projects initiated by the Executive Office, project management, represent the Executive Office at meetings, and provide back-up support as needed.
- Draft speeches and briefing materials.
- Support various staff and board committees, including the preparation of meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up on meeting outcomes.
- Assist with planning, research and writing assignments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five to seven years of management experience in a non-profit environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work accurately under deadlines and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.
- Superb writing and editing skills.
- Computer literacy required; MS Office Suite skills a big plus.
- Knowledge of professional non-profit standards and practices.
- Excellent communications skills, diplomacy and discretion.
- Team player with the capacity to be resourceful and flexible.
Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled
How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to:
employment@communitychange.org
(Fax) 202-387-4891
