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If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Department: | FORUM |
Location: | Washington, DC |
Salary: | $37.50/hr |
ABOUT US
Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.
Forum for Community Solutions and Opportunity Youth Forum
The Forum for Community Solutions (FCS) promotes collaborative, community-based efforts that build the power and influence of those with the least access to opportunity. We support communities to come together to expand mobility, eliminate systemic barriers, and create their own solutions to their most pressing challenges. FCS works to accomplish this mission by pursuing four strategies: 1) building awareness by documenting and lifting up proven strategies and stories of success; 2) mobilizing stakeholders through knowledge and network development; 3) removing barriers by advocating for effective policy; and, 4) catalyzing investment by encouraging funder partnerships. The Opportunity Youth Forum (OYF) is a network of 26 community collaboratives from across the US that is convened and supported by FCS. The goals of OYF are: 1) to build strong evidence of success for utilizing the collective impact community collaboration strategy to build and deepen pathways that achieve better outcomes in education and employment for opportunity youth, and 2) to make the case for increased adoption of collective impact and community collaboration as an effective model for community change. All of our activities are done with an intentional focus on equity, and on supporting youth engagement in program design and delivery. To accomplish our goals, the OYF focuses on five areas:
Fresh Tracks
Fresh Tracks envisions a world where all people are working to advance social and environmental justice and overcome hate and racism. Fresh Tracks provides young indigenous, rural, and urban leaders with cross-cultural community building skills, leadership development training, civic engagement opportunities, and resources for innovative youth and community-led action. Our movement is grounded in the healing power of nature and culture. Fresh Tracks is a lifelong journey of leadership, growth, and community action. Elevating youth narratives, power, and vision is at the core of our work. For more information about Fresh Tracks please see our webpage.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Administrative Associate role requires a systems thinker who can proactively identify and solve administrative and operational challenges to improve the FT team’s efficiency. The Associate must be well organized, flexible and able to manage multiple demands and priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. The position requires excellent time management and communication skills, superior knowledge of information technology, and an understanding of bookkeeping.
The Fresh Tracks Administrative Associate is a part-time position that reports to the Fresh Tracks Deputy Director. The expectation is to work 20 hours a week with an hourly rate of $37.5/hr. In accordance with our Reimagining Work policy, the Administrative Associate should be willing to be in-person with colleagues a minimum of 40% of the time while having the flexibility to work remotely for the balance. In-person consists of meaningful connections with colleagues in an office, traveling to a different office or location to meet fellow staff members, at an Aspen event, at a meeting outside the office or other opportunities to meet in person with teammates and colleagues.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Administrative Associate requires a systems thinker who can proactively identify and solve administrative and operational challenges to improve the FT team’s efficiency. The Associate must be well organized, flexible and able to manage multiple demands and priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. The position requires excellent time management and communication skills, superior knowledge of information technology, and an understanding of bookkeeping.
Bookkeeping and Grant Management
Administration and Operations
Event Management
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
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