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Operations Assistant
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The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented Boston-based individual to be our operations assistant.Reporting to the executive director (ED), the operations assistant (OA) provides administrative support to the FSF's activities and works mainly in coordination with the operations team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated, and enjoys operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- * Coordinating the shop, monitoring inventory and related office supplies, and handling processing and shipping of all orders.
- * Shipping inventory as requested to support events, speeches and conferences.
- * Data entry of donations, membership dues, and credit card payments.
- * Bank deposits.
- * Mail pickup, processing and handling of correspondence at the FSF office.
- * Recruiting and coordinating in-person and remote volunteers to support the above functions.
- * Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor. The FSF is a mature but growing organization that works globally and seeks to have its materials distributed in as many languages as possible; as such, multilingual candidates will have an advantage. We work hard but offer a humane and fun work environment. Existing staff get the first chance at any new job openings.
Location and working environment:
The OA is required to work on-site at the FSF's downtown Boston office. With our small staff, each person makes a clear contribution. We work hard but offer a humane and fun work environment. Existing staff get the first chance at any new job openings.
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented Boston-based individual to be our operations assistant.Reporting to the executive director (ED), the operations assistant (OA) provides administrative support to the FSF's activities and works mainly in coordination with the operations team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated, and enjoys operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- * Coordinating the shop, monitoring inventory and related office supplies, and handling processing and shipping of all orders.
- * Shipping inventory as requested to support events, speeches and conferences.
- * Data entry of donations, membership dues, and credit card payments.
- * Bank deposits.
- * Mail pickup, processing and handling of correspondence at the FSF office.
- * Recruiting and coordinating in-person and remote…
Benefícios
Benefits (pro-rated) include:
- Individual or family health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Subsidized dental plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Public transit commuting cost reimbursement
- 403(b) program through TIAA with employer match
- Yearly cost-of-living pay increases (based on government guidelines)
- Healthcare expense reimbursement budget
- Ergonomic budget
- Relocation (to Boston area) expense reimbursement
- Potential for an annual performance bonus
Benefits (pro-rated) include:
- Individual or family health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Subsidized dental plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Public transit commuting cost reimbursement
- 403(b) program through TIAA with employer match
- Yearly cost-of-living pay increases (based on government guidelines)
- Healthcare expense reimbursement budget
- Ergonomic budget
- Relocation (to Boston area) expense reimbursement
- Potential for an annual performance bonus
Nível de Proficiência do Idioma
English.
English.
Localização
Como se inscrever
Applications must be submitted via email to hiring@fsf.org. The email must contain the subject line "Operations assistant". A complete application should include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two recent professional references.
All materials must be in a free format (such as ODT, PDF, or OpenDocument). Email submissions that do not follow these instructions will probably be overlooked. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, submit your application by Friday,August 08, 2025.The FSF is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law. We value diversity in our work place.
About the Free Software Foundation:
The Free Software Foundation, founded in 1985, is dedicated to promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and use of free (as in freedom) software--particularly the GNU operating system and its GNU/Linux variants--and free documentation for free software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,located at fsf.org and gnu.org, are an important source of information about GNU/Linux. Donations to support the FSF's work can be made athttps://donate.fsf.org. We are based in Boston, MA, USA.
Applications must be submitted via email to hiring@fsf.org. The email must contain the subject line "Operations assistant". A complete application should include:
- Cover letter…
