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California League of Conservation Voters

Administrative Associate

Position Location: Los Angeles

Reports to: Assistant Executive Director

California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (CLCV Ed Fund) is a nonpartisan 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of the environment for all Californians. Our programs elevate the importance of environmental issues by educating Californians and involving them in the democratic process. In addition, we build the capacity of environmental organizations by developing and providing tools and resources to help them more effectively protect the environment. The CLCV Ed Fund works in close concert with its sister organization, the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you concerned about the quality of our environment? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, well-respected organization that is working to improve the environment? Then this may be the position for you.

The California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund seeks an Administrative Associate who will play an integral role in the organization, providing the necessary support to advance the organization’s goals. The Administrative Associate will take charge of the day-to-day administrative activities of the organization. The Administrative Associate will work closely with the Assistant Excutive Director, providing support in cultivating donors, manage a full grant portfolio and assisting with grant and donor research, tracking, and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide general administrative support.
Create, maintain and update filing systems.
Schedule appointments.
Provide logistical coordination.
Support development efforts for both the CLCV Education Fund and CLCV.
Provide research assistance on funding sources, including corporate and foundation grants.
Develop and compile background materials on potential private foundation, corporate funders and donors.
Prepare and edit communications materials, including acknowledgement letters, funding proposals and report packages.
Maintain a tracking system to monitor grant proposals and report status including submissions, responses, renewals and reporting requirements.
Support donor cultivation, including Raiser’s Edge entry.
Prepare board materials and packets.
Assist in planning and staffing events.
Update Web site.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of four years of administrative experience.
Attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Computer savvy, with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, and the Internet as well as the ability to quickly learn Outlook and Raiser’s Edge.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Well-organized.
Interest in the environment.
Self-starter, proactive, flexible, and independent.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the attention of CLCVEF Administrative Associate Search by April 30, 2008. There are three ways to send your application:

Email: ;
Mail: CLCVEF Administrative Associate Search, 6310 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 425, Los Angeles, CA 90048; or
Fax: (323) 939-6791.

No phone calls, please. Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

For more information, go to http://www.clcvedfund.org.