Editorial and Administrative Assistant

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Organization:	Small Planet Institute / Small Planet Fund
Location:	Cambridge, Massachusetts
Deadline:	Jul 1, 2012
The Small Planet Institute (SPI), office of Frances Moore Lappé, seeks a dynamic individual who shares the organization’s mission to serve as the Editorial and Administrative Assistant on a part-time basis. The Editorial and Administrative Assistant will support SPI by contributing as needed to the varied and dynamic initiatives of the institute, including but not limited to promotional copy writing, web content creation, copy-editing, fact-checking, and administrative assistance. This is an opportunity to work at the center of a small organization doing groundbreaking work on hunger, poverty, and living democracy. Our ideal candidate is energetic enough to keep up in a fast-paced environment, is flexible enough to work on a wide variety of assignments, possesses a keen attention to detail, and, perhaps most critically, is a superb writer and wordsmith. Responsibilities: 1) Research and Writing Drafting copy for SPI’s websites & social media outlets Copy-editing material prior to publication Fact checking and conducting research to support various writing projects undertaken by Frances Writing press releases and features in a public relations or journalistic style 2) Web, Website, and Social Media Consulting on and contributing to our current social media and AdWords campaigns Updating our website, including newsroom articles, event postings, and educational materials Liaising between multiple contractors (i.e IT, graphic design, web developer) Quarterly newsletter content creation 3) Administrative Assistance Coordinating logistics, including travel arrangements & some event planning Managing database and e-blasts; primarily Salesforce & MailChimp Supporting current initiatives as needed Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to the SPI mission and goals Excellent writing and editorial skills – both promotional and analytical Familiarity with the issues with which SPI works High level of energy, enthusiasm, and flexibility Facility with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Experience with website maintenance and/or development strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent Compensation, including a health care stipend, will be based on the qualifications of the candidate. SPI is an equal opportunity employer. Location: 25 Mt. Auburn St., Suite 203, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States How to Apply: Please visit: http://www.applywizard.com/app.php?app=33d6e152a814003c8f5c948671d1762e The deadline for this position is Sunday, July 1st, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Contact:	Small Planet Institute / Small Planet Fund
Phone:	(617) 871-6609

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