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Development Assistant – Volunteer

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Worldreader

Posted on: February 6, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

Worldreader is an exciting US-­‐ and Barcelona-­‐based social enterprise whose mission is to make digital books available to all in the developing world. We are looking for five volunteers who will work as Development Assistants.

Position will entail research, technical writing of proposals and correspondence, data management, event coordinating, and general outreach efforts.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of development and non-profit administration and they must be in the position to contribute 10-15 hours per week or more.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Non-Profit Administration or related disciplines, with a minimum of two years of professional experience; Masters or PhD candidates a plus
  • Great analytical and management skills, as well as exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Practical experience in event planning, especially in the not-for-profit context
  • Practical experience with prospective funding research, especially the use of donor database management and not-for-profit search engines
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or African languages a plus
  • Demonstrable passion for Worldreader's mission

This position may be performed remotely. However, candidates must be within driving distance of San Francisco for occasional meetings in our San Francisco office. Successful volunteers will be assigned increased responsibilities.

How to apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining what you think Worldreader is about and why you would like to become a Worldreader Development Assistant. Applications should be sent to maryrobb@worldreader.org by March 15, 2013. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location

120 Hickory Street, San Francisco, California, 94102, United States

Details

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Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
A lot (10+ hours/week)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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