[YEP-DC] JOB - Staff Assistant/Office Manager at Collaborative Communications in DC

Staff Assistant

 Collaborative Communications Group, Inc. is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented professional to play a central role in the work of a thriving, fast-paced strategic and communications consulting firm working to improve public education. The ideal candidate will approach new challenges with the confidence of a creative problem-solver, love to learn and excel at communicating with other busy professionals in a service-oriented environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the office operations of a busy 15-person company, handling administrative and financial requests from clients and vendors with a professional, diligent manner;
• Staff the front desk and answer phones for the company and its partners;
• Maintain accurate files and records; track all vendor and client relationships;
• Assist the firm's leadership team with administrative and organizational support; and
• Provide administrative support to project teams, learning new skills and making a big impact in an intensely cooperative setting.

This position is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial and self-aware individual to adapt and grow at a rapid pace. Everyone on the Collaborative team is strongly encouraged to take advantage of an array of professional development opportunities, and this position is no exception. As our work is mission-driven, particular attention will be given to individuals who have demonstrated interest in education and improving the lives of children and youth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience
• Experience in a position of trust, handling mission-critical tasks on a deadline
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate needs and manage multiple activities concurrently
• An aptitude for technology, including online and social media tools (blog and website experience is valued) as well as standard office and communication software
• Superior organization and time management skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Relentless attention to detail 

Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position in our Washington, DC, office.

TO APPLY

Please combine a cover letter and resume into a single file and send via e-mail to info@collaborativecommunications.com by November 1, 2013. No phone calls please.

ABOUT COLLABORATIVE

Collaborative is passionate about helping improve public education within the United States and across the world through learning, collaboration, communications and engagement.

We are a learning-focused consulting firm that works to:

• Connect networks of people in learning communities within and across organizations to significantly enhance their knowledge and capacity;
• Create, share and use knowledge to generate new ideas and improve performance; and
• Engage diverse stakeholders to go beyond traditional approaches, create solutions aligned to the values of the people affected by them and build sustained attention to complex problems.

For 15 years, Collaborative has partnered with leading education organizations, foundations, government agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations that share our values and commitment. We empower our clients by working to build capacity—not dependency—and by providing an array of strategies, systems and tools that are continuously evolving. We provide access to and connections within a growing network of organizations, researchers, consultants, practitioners, and community members whose collective content knowledge, expertise and experience supports the learning and growth of everyone in the network. We build tools, processes and products that are intended to accelerate learning and productivity and that regularly produce breakthrough results.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills for this job.  

Collaborative Communications is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is a strongly held value of Collaborative that power and possibility are not limited by gender, race, class, sexual orientation, disability or age. All candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis.

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