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Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers seeks Administrative/ Programs Assistant

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers has a job opening for a part-time Administrative/ Programs Assistant position. - http://www.cyca.org/

Position Title: Administrative & Program Assistant

Position Type: Part-time, 15 to 25 hours per week

Location: Basalt, Colorado - RFOV offices

Salary: $14 - $18/hr depending on experience

Reports To: RFOV Executive Director

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote stewardship of our public lands by creating volunteer opportunities for trail work and conservation projects.

Position Description:

The Administrative & Program Assistant serves as the primary support staff person to oversee the management of the RFOV office operations including data management, and helps facilitate several RFOV programs. Position offers flexible hours between 8 and 6, Monday through Friday, as well as opportunities for advancement, and may become full-time, regular.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Office Management: Provide general supportive services to RFOV staff and volunteers including: scheduling, working with vendors to maintain the computer network & office machines, ordering office supplies, and coordinating meetings.
* Communication:
* Facilitate good communication between RFOV and volunteers, funders and the community at large. Program Assistance:
* Facilitate the development of specific RFOV programs in one or more of these areas: marketing, development or youth. This typically means working with a volunteer committee or team. RFOV Memberships:
* Maintain records, send renewal letters and process returns. Data Management:
* Manage the RFOV Access database, and various other data collection technology. Tasks include data input, assembling cumulative data from various sources for report generation, and processing volunteer sign-ups. Other Duties as Assigned:
Perform related duties as required for purposes of supporting and strengthening the mission and purpose of RFOV.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor¡¦s degree is preferred, however, applicable work experience may substitute for the educational preferences.

* One to two years of nonprofit or small business administrative support experience.
* Highly proficient with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email, and the internet.
* Self-directed, highly motivated, reliable, with a results and solution oriented perspective, organized with an attention to detail, flexible with strong time-management skills.

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to prepare special reports according to general instructions.
* Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, enjoy working with others.
* Valid Colorado driver¡¦s license and clean driving record.

Other Qualifications:

* Some local travel, night meetings and weekends required.

Manual Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RFOV is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: March 25, 2009 by 5 PM MST.

Send a hard copy of resume, cover letter, three professional references, and 3 examples of your writing skills to: David Hamilton, Executive Director, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, PO Box 1341, Basalt, CO 81621. Phone and email inquiries acceptable from March 17 to 25.

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