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Global Washington is Hiring!

Global Washington announces a position opening for Communications and Administrative Coordinator.
Organizational Description
Global Washington is a membership organization serving the global development sector. Global Washington has become a catalyst for strengthening the global development sector and its member organizations by leveraging resources, increasing visibility, sharing best practices, convening the sector by country, issue and organization type, and advocating around education and global engagement and foreign policy.

Global Washington’s program design stress outcomes that position Global Washington as a catalyst for:

* achieving a strong and unified advocacy voice for global development in Washington;

* recognition of Washington state as a model for collaboration;

* ever-increasing efficiency and effectiveness across Washington state’s global

development organizations;

* building a political constituency for global development in Washington state.

These four impact areas draw heavily upon the notions of grassroots leadership; cooperative community engagement; systemic cross-sector partnerships; open sharing of knowledge and best practices among member organizations; the willingness to take a stand on critical issues; leveraging multiple sources of support both for Global Washington and for member organizations; and, quite importantly, the enthusiastic outreach to diverse new audiences to increase their awareness of and engagement in global development issues.

Function Summary
The Communications and Administrative Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and other staff and volunteers to increase the visibility of Global Washington and global development sector. This is a full-time administrative position. The staff includes: Executive Director (full time) , and Policy Coordinator (half time).

Position Description
The Communications and Administrative Coordinator is responsible for: 1) the development, production, and distribution of communications products for Global Washington members and community, including the website, newsletter, social networking, and print materials, 2) maintaining an efficient office environment, including managing accounts payable, maintaining office space, equipment, and supplies, and 3) Coordinating events logistics and support. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Website and Technology
· Input and update mailing list
· Coordinate and update events page
· Update website on a regular basis
· Ensures consistency of style, tone and design
· Work with website consultants to ensure delivery of products in a timely manner

2. Member Communications
· Coordinates the timely release of Global WA’s newsletter, including writing articles, working with volunteer contributors, and editing and publishing in print and electronically
· Communicate with member organizations on a regular basis and build their presence in the Global Washington website
· Develop Global WA presence on social networking sites
· Explores strategic opportunities to reach new members, including sponsorships, email list trades, etc.

3. Event Logistics
· Organize logistics of on-going events,
· Provides event support including producing materials, promotion, and registration
· Staff events as needed

4. Administrative Support
· Processes received donations in accordance with Global WA procedures, including tracking of funds and weekly bank deposits
· Assists with Accounts Payable by recording and preparing all invoices
· Maintains petty cash system
· Researches invoices and miscellaneous financial information for Executive Director as needed
· Assisting with data entry and updating of membership database to maintain member records and files
· Assists with organizational technology and office equipment, including working with computer consultant to ensure computer systems are functional, overseeing voice mail system, and troubleshooting equipment issues
· Inventory and purchasing of office supplies
· Scheduling of staff meetings and other staff activities
· Providing administrative support for Board of Directors activities, including meeting logistics; preparation, assembly and distribution of quarterly Board notebooks; and staffing Board meetings as requested

Skills and Qualities

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of the nonprofit and global development sectors
- Ability to work with electronic communication tools and current technology in the support of marketing, web-based programs, and event planning
- Experience in both print and web design
- Experience with using an array of communication and database technologies.
- Ability to manage several projects at once, pay close attention to details and follow-through.
- Ability to work cooperatively, foster team spirit and maintain a sense of humor.
- Ability to respect a variety of opinions and maintain neutrality.
- Comfortable with a high level of flexibility.
- Organized and detailed work habits.

Please email resumes to bookda@globalwa.org

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