From: International + Regional Politics List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Heidi Hardt Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 3:52 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Fwd: Washington Office on Latin America Job Announcement [http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/social_sharing/social_sharing.placeholder.facebook.png]<http://cts.vresp.com/fbl?74f23a6b29/ff931081c0/http%3A%2F%2Fhosted-p0.vresp.com%2F1287757%2F74f23a6b29%2FARCHIVE%23like> [http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/social_sharing/social_sharing.placeholder.twitter.png]<http://cts.vresp.com/ts?74f23a6b29/ff931081c0/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%2Foexchange%2F0.8%2Fforward%2Ftwitter%2Foffer%3Ftemplate%3D%257B%257Btitle%257D%257D%2B%257B%257Burl%257D%257D%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fhosted-p0.vresp.com%252F1287757%252F74f23a6b29%252FARCHIVE%26shortener%3Dbitly%26title%3DJob%2BOpening%2Bat%2BWOLA%253A%2BProgram%2BAssistant> [http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/social_sharing/social_sharing.placeholder.linkedin.png]<http://cts.vresp.com/ls?74f23a6b29/ff931081c0/http%3A%2F%2Fapi.addthis.com%2Foexchange%2F0.8%2Fforward%2Flinkedin%2Foffer%3Ftemplate%3D%257B%257Btitle%257D%257D%2B%257B%257Burl%257D%257D%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fhosted-p0.vresp.com%252F1287757%252F74f23a6b29%252FARCHIVE%26shortener%3Dbitly%26title%3DJob%2BOpening%2Bat%2BWOLA%253A%2BProgram%2BAssistant> Trouble viewing? Click here to view in your Web browser<http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1287757/74f23a6b29/544863919/ff931081c0/>. [http://pr.ak.vresp.com/5661bd88a/www.wola.org/email/wola-logo.gif]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?WashingtonOfficeonLa/74f23a6b29/ff931081c0/d3ed4aeadf> [http://pr.ak.vresp.com/6b6573886/www.wola.org/email/header-wide.gif] WOLA JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Program Assistant The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks an entry-level administrative staff person to work with program staff. The Program Assistant provides administrative support to senior staff within a fast-paced human rights organization working in Washington and Latin America. S/he will have initiative, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. The position brings a committed individual into contact with the human rights, religious, and foreign policy communities in Washington and Latin America. WOLA’s Washington office has a paid staff of nineteen, plus seven interns and five fellows. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist in the coordination of public events, conferences, and delegations. 2. Draft correspondence; copy-edit and format documents. 3. Assist with publication and distribution of reports, memos, press work, and other materials. 4. Maintain contact with U.S. and Latin American NGOs, attend coalition meetings, and accompany Latin American delegations while in Washington. 5. Monitor relevant Congressional hearings and legislation. 6. Manage an intern in coordination with the Intern Coordinator and Senior Associate. 7. Maintain and update website and social media content. 8. Coordinate travel, meetings, and scheduling for Senior Associate. 9. Other duties, including research assistance, will be assigned depending on the Senior Associate’s needs and Assistant’s abilities. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A demonstrated commitment to human rights, democracy, and social justice in Latin America. 2. Bachelor’s degree. 3. Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. 4. Spanish and English fluency required. Written translation experience highly desired. 5. Excellent organizational and administrative skills, follow-through, and attention to detail. Event planning skills ideal. 6. Experience working or living in Latin America preferred. 7. Knowledge on migration and border issues desirable. 8. Human rights, political advocacy, and/or Capitol Hill experience highly desired. 9. Computer maintenance and IT trouble-shooting skills a plus. 10. High level of initiative as well as the ability to work in a team. 11. Flexibility; ability to work in a small, fast-paced, dynamic office environment with frequent international visitors. 12. Knowledge of desktop publishing, database management, and website maintenance a plus. SALARY: $36,000, full health, dental, vision, and life insurance; three weeks annual vacation. APPLICATIONS DUE BY: February 24, 2014 START DATE: As soon as possible. TO APPLY: Please submit in English the following items in one PDF document to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Two page English writing sample 4. List of two references with daytime telephone numbers and email addresses For more information, please visit www.wola.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?WashingtonOfficeonLa/74f23a6b29/ff931081c0/e977e79e0b>. Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply. - No phone calls please - WOLA encourages application by minority candidates and is an equal opportunity employer. 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