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Web Copywriter

InterAction seeks a motivated and creative Web Copywriter to join its Communications Team. The Copywriter works directly with InterAction’s communications staff, branding/web consultants, and content providers.

Responsibilities:

• This person will create original copy, and enhance or edit current web copy. The copywriter should be able to meet established tone and style requirements as well as be comfortable working within the organization’s brand guidelines. This person will understand the essential elements of web copy writing such as word count, keyword density, content structure and placement.

Qualifications:

• · Must possess online copywriting experience and/or be well-versed in writing for the Web (required)
• · Manage deadlines and be able to produce quick turn-around as necessary
• · Must be able to write and edit engaging, relevant, original online copy
• · Understand the capabilities and constraints of online publishing; familiarity with HTML/CSS/stylesheets preferred but not required.
• · Possess good collaborative skills to work with staff and web designers in strategic, creative brainstorming sessions that produce fresh ideas
• · Excellent written/verbal and presentation skills
• · Strong knowledge of mechanics of writing, punctuation, and spelling with a strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements: There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary and Benefits: InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume and links to 3-5 currently online writing examples to Tony Fleming, (tfleming@interaction.org) by February 5, 2009. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. The position will remain open until filled. Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Executive Coordinator

The Executive Coordinator is responsible for complete organization of the President and CEO’s office including, but not limited to, screening internal and external calls; managing correspondence and related inquiries directed to the Executive Office, and ensuring timely responses to those inquiries; managing projects requiring the President’s attention and sign-off, including confidential work and personnel information; and, routinely working with InterAction’s Leadership Team, its Board of Directors, and its member CEOs and their respective staffs on issues that involve the Office of the President. The position reports to InterAction’s President and CEO.

Responsibilities:

• · Facilitate communications, including managing correspondence and meeting requests, both internal and external, for the Office of the President.
• · Support in the management of groups sustained and created by the Office of the President, such as the Board of Directors and InterAction’s Senior Advisory Council, by scheduling meetings, webinars, and conference calls; managing materials compiled in preparation for such meetings; maintaining meeting records; and working with InterAction staff in support of initiatives, projects and issue campaigns.
• · Prepare reports and other documents, including meeting minutes, speeches, expense reports, and timesheets.
• · Manage the budget of the Office of the President. Prepare, distribute and ensure timely approval and delivery of invoices/receipts for prompt processing and payment; and manage contract negotiations with third parties as they pertain to the Office of the President.
• · Coordinate the combined efforts of InterAction’s staff, members, and Office of the President to achieve priority organizational goals.
• · Work with the Special Assistant to the President on the preparation of speeches, papers, and PowerPoint presentations as needed for various internal and external meetings and conferences.
• · Develop and maintain an organized, easily accessible electronic and hard copy filing system (e.g. chron. files, meeting minutes, issue files, organizational files, etc.). Work with the President to create an organized and efficient office system, and to update and improving filing, communication and organizational systems in the Office of the President as Interaction grows and changes.
• · Take on new tasks, as directed by the President, to meet the needs of a dynamic and growing organization.

Qualifications:

• · Experience supporting senior management/executive level required;
• · 5+ years of senior level administrative experience with project coordination preferred;
• · A Bachelors or other college degree(s) a plus;
• · Must have excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills, with experience handling scheduling for extremely busy executives;
• · Must exercise good judgment and discretion;
• · Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, including outstanding phone skills;
• · Must be detail-oriented, proactive, professional, and a problem solver;
• · Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and to prioritize work, and to be comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment;
• · Ability to work with minimal direction, and to work well with others;
• · Ability to maintain a high standards;
• · Must be a self-starter who follows through on tasks;
• · Excellent computer application and presentation development knowledge and skills, including experience with Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel experience;
• · Strong writing and proofreading skills a must.

Physical Requirements: There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary and Benefits: InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and references to Sivaram Ramachandran, (sramachandran@interaction.org) by January 23, 2009. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. The position will remain open until filled. Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Special Assistant to the President & CEO

The Special assistant to the President & CEO will work closely with the President and CEO of InterAction, and play an integral role in preparing for various executive office meetings, engagements and outreach efforts. Manage the development of briefings and talking points for the CEO to prepare for meetings, speaking engagements, and events; working with key senior staff, research, draft, type, and edit speeches and talking points specific to speaking engagements. Develop a mechanism to trace the various relationships established through high-level meetings or engagements, identify possible connections to InterAction’s objectives and goals, and share valuable contacts with InterAction’s leadership for possible follow up. Oversee Executive communications and handle sensitive inquiries of important constituents. Serve as a liaison, and interface with various teams within InterAction to facilitate efficient information exchange between InterAction teams and the Executive Office. Conduct research on special projects as needed by the President and CEO often on short notice. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Executive Office Coordinator and other InterAction staff in support of the work of the entire organization.

Responsibilities:

• · Work closely with the President & CEO of InterAction, and play an integral role in preparing for various executive office meetings, engagements and outreach efforts.
• · Manage the development of briefings and talking points for the President & CEO to prepare for meetings, speaking engagements, and events; working with key senior staff, research, draft, type, and edit speeches and talking points specific to speaking engagements.
• · Develop a mechanism to trace the various relationships established through high-level meetings or engagements, identify possible connections to InterAction’s objectives and goals, and share valuable contacts with InterAction’s leadership for possible follow up.
• · Oversee Executive communications and handle sensitive inquiries of important constituents. Serve as a liaison, and interface with various teams within InterAction to facilitate efficient information exchange between InterAction teams and the Executive Office.
• · Conduct research on special projects as needed by the President & CEO often on short notice.
• · Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Executive Office Coordinator and other InterAction staff in support of the work of the entire organization.

Qualifications:

• · Masters Degree or commensurate experience in Public Policy, Business, Legal, or International Development.
• · Exceptional speech writing ability, critical thinking with proven analytical ability, and interpersonal communication.
• · Relevant coursework or work in Communications is a plus.
• · Minimum 2 – 3 years in International and/or Domestic policy, Public Administration, or Legal fields.
• · Strong, broad knowledge of U.S. NGO Sector, International NGOs, CSOs and NGO Networks.

Salary and Benefits: InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and references to Sivaram Ramachandran, (sramachandran@interaction.org) by January 23, 2009. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. The position will remain open until filled. Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Manager, International Humanitarian Security Association

InterAction, the nation's leading coalition of 160+ American NGOs engaged in international development and humanitarian relief activities around the world, seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial International Humanitarian Security Association Manager.

The Security Association Manager (SAM), under the direction of the Security Coordinator, will lead the process of creating, developing, and managing an International Security Association for humanitarian security professionals. The SAM will guide the new Association in: creating a multi-tiered certification regime, establishing criteria for training, offering human resources guidance, creating a code of conduct, and providing independent post-incident investigations.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 5 years experience working in an association.

· Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred.

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required.

· Applicants must hold US citizenship or green card.

Salary and Benefits: InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to jschafer@interaction.org. Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Fresh University Graduates

Requirements

• an ability to think outside the box;
• commitment to learning and development (not only for yourself but for others);
• commitment to innovation and client service;
• courage to challenge convention and stand up for what is right;
• team building and networking abilities.

To apply visit.

http://155.201.240.61/extweb/career.nsf/docid/833D8156F9D1DB228025730A003A8698