three open positions at Benton

[Doug Schuler]

FYI...


Benton Foundation Project Associate - Three Open Positions
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

The Benton Foundation has three positions open (see below) at the "project
associate" level and is seeking individuals with strong organizational and
communication skills for each of them. The Benton Foundation is a nonprofit
philanthropic organization that works to realize the social benefits made
possible by the public interest use of communications. Each position is located
in Washington, DC.

Project Associate positions are available for the following Benton projects:

1. U.S. Development Content.  Benton is mapping the U.S. landscape of
development resources online, examining current online efforts to provide
nonprofit content, identify strengths and gaps of existing services, and
develop relationships with potential U.S. content partners.

2. U.S. Nonprofit Technology Capacity-Building. Benton maps, aggregates and
analyzes U.S. nonprofit technology resources-offline and online. We have
created an online annotated compendium of resources, programs, and studies, and
will produce a guide to help community leaders assess and address the
technology needs of their local nonprofit community. 

3. U.S. Digital Divide Issues. Benton is building a clearinghouse of resources
pertaining to the U.S. "digital divide," including information about funding
opportunities and other efforts in the public and private sectors aimed at
closing the digital divide. 

Responsibilities 

In addition to research, writing and program administration responsibilities
specific to each of the above projects, programs associates also:

* Compile research results for online and print publication 
* Participate in the maintenance of project Web sites
* Assist Project Manager in communication to advisory committee by coordinating
mailings, and electronic or person-to-person meetings
* Keep field informed of current project activities, responding to requests for
information about the project
* Provide programmatic support for relationships with all project vendors, 
partners, advisors, and consultants 
* Maintain project email accounts, organizational files, and coordinate central
database of contacts, including data entry 
* Coordinate and track expense reimbursements and payments for consultants 
* Coordinate and administer project mailings
* Proofread correspondence and publications
* Assist in developing presentations, proposals, and final reports 
* Participate in appropriate Benton committees

Education, Skills, and Qualifications

Candidates for the position should be detail-oriented and able to handle
multiple tasks simultaneously. BA required as well as interest in
communications and /or technology.  Candidates should be able to work
effectively and efficiently under pressure, but be comfortable with creating
their own working routine and self-directed enough to work without much
guidance.  Strong writing, verbal communication and presentation skills are
required.  An ability to work well with a wide variety of groups and
individuals, knowledge of communications technologies are required. 
Familiarity with World Wide Web site development and strongly preferred. Also
required: strong administrative and office skills, including experience with
databases such as IMIS or FileMaker Pro, Web page editing, word processing and
accounting programs such as MS Word, Excel and Access, and ability to use email
and PowerPoint.

Compensation

We offer a competitive, negotiated salary.  Excellent benefits, including full
health and dental insurance, four weeks vacation a year, retirement plan, and
opportunities for professional development.

Send or fax resume, cover letter, and salary requirements as soon as possible
to Project Associate Search, Benton Foundation, 1634 Eye Street NW, 11th Floor,
Washington DC 20006. Fax: 202-638-5771. Email: cpp at benton.org; put Project
Associate Search in subject line.  No phone calls, please.  

The Benton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.






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