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Employment Opportunities
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT INTERN:

The IIJD seeks an Executive Assistant Intern to provide administrative support in the Office of the President. Position is based in the Boston Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Email management – maintain IIJD e-mail accounts, filter emails and flag for follow-up.
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 Research – conduct light research for the President on potential partnerships, other programmatic work and key
developments in the field as needed.
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 Records management – maintain and update files for the President
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 Logistical support – coordinate all administrative and logistical aspects of conferences, seminars and
meetings for the President.
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 Administrative support – manage the administrative work of the President such as internal and external
  correspondence and expense reports; conduct ad hoc tasks and special projects as needed.
   
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 Executive Assistant experience is a plus.
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 Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
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 Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
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 Foreign language skills a plus. Fluency in French highly recommended.
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 Strong organizational skills are required along with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
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 Ability to conduct research is required.
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 Basic experience in creating and maintaining databases.
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 Ability to perform light translations
   
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
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 Understanding of contemporary Africa development issues
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 Interest in Justice and Development issues
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 Understanding of NGOs environment
   
PLEASE NOTE:
 
This internship is unpaid. All applicants must have a valid visa or work papers that allow them to legally work in the United States; IIJD, Inc does not sponsor visas for interns or volunteers. Position opens until filled. So please send in your application ASAP.
   
HOW TO APPLY:
  This internship is unpaid, but may be used for course credit where applicable. Applicants for this internship only, should send (e-mail preferred): a cover letter and resume detailing experience and available hours and a short (3-5 page) writing sample to (opportunities@iijd.org). Email your materials with the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
   

IIJD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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