NOTICE OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Position Title:              Organizational Assistant

Organization:              1906 Earthquake Centennial Alliance

Location:                     Alliance office, 85 Second Street, 8^th Floor, San Francisco 

Description:                 Provide logistical, administrative and outreach support to Alliance leadership team and membership.

Reports to:                  Earl Aurelius, Executive Director
 

Dates:                         Effective immediately, continues through Spring of 2006

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with Alliance leadership to provide customer service through telephone and other general inquires regarding the Alliance events
• Retrieve, respond and/or forward telephone, e-mail messages and US mail that come into the Alliance office
• Assist with membership and member project coordination
• Write and email new member welcome letter
• Assist Alliance Coordinator with the logistical setup of the quarterly General Meetings and Steering Committee meetings
• Serve as a recorder and write up minutes from Alliance General and Steering Committee meetings
• Assist Executive Director with fundraising outreach campaign efforts
• Assist with publicity efforts for member events

Skills and Qualifications:

• Good written and oral communications
• Customer relations skills
• Detail oriented and resourceful
• Ability to work well independently
• General computer skills, including internet
• Preferred familiarity with disaster/hazards issues
   

Development Opportunities:

• Experience with nonprofit organizations
• Experience with multi-disciplinary team participation
• Involvement with the 1906 earthquake centennial event planning and events
• Exposure to Bay Area, national and international member organizations
• Increase understanding of disaster preparedness and earthquake science

Contact: Earl Aurelius, 415-892-3381