P/T Finance & Admin. Associate with Peace Action West (paid, DOE)

Background

Peace Action West works for smarter American approaches to global problems. We engage average citizens in foreign policy issues like no other organization. Through Peace Action West, our thousands of members make their voices count on matters that shape our world.

Description

The Finance and Administrative Associate reports directly to the Finance Director. It is a part time position in Peace Action West’s Bay Area office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Finance

• Responsible for data entry of financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements for all Peace Action West accounts.
• Prepare bi-weekly cash-flow analysis.
• Maintain Accounts Payable list and make all payments.
• Maintain filing systems and archives for financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial documents.
• Administration / Human Resources
• Administer employee benefits including health care and pension plan.
• Maintain personnel files.
• Attend to HR compliance issues.
• Other
• Fill in for the Finance Director in her/his absence.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least one year of experience with bookkeeping and/or accounting.
• Experience with Macs, Excel, and Quickbooks.
• HR or benefits administration experience is a plus.
• Benefits
• Starting annual salary DOE
• Full health and dental insurance coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation/year to start, 4 weeks after the completion of 2 full years worked
• 8 paid sick days a year
• Pension program

To Apply

Please e-mail your cover letter and résumé to:

Eric See

esee@peaceactionwest.org

2 Marketing Internships (Paid & College Credit, respectively)

Keynote Speakers, Inc., located in Belmont, CA, has over 30 years of experience providing guest speakers for corporate and association events. Our clients book a wide range of speakers, from internationally known celebrities to bestselling authors to first class business speakers. We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual interested in online marketing and social media, to help Keynote target new clients and create a greater online presence

Responsibilities

• Email announcements and email newsletter
The intern will be responsible for creating email newsletters, using Constant Contact. This includes layout using templates, sourcing and editing content, deployment, and tracking of results.
• Social media presence
The intern will assist the marketing department to monitor Facebook and Twitter responses and will assist in creating and posting new entries appropriate for our clients.
• Target marketing using prospective client lists
The intern will create news announcements via email for targeted client lists, and will track and record responses for sales leads.

Term:

This in-office part time position is designed for 15-20 hours per week for approximately 3 months. Successful interns may have the opportunity to increase the term, or move to a full time position.

Desired education and experience for this entry-level position:
College student or recent graduate with a marketing, communications, or related business major. Excellent writer and editor in English. Some familiarity with online marketing channels and current online social media marketing tools.

Software required: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Goldmine database experience or Constant Contact experience is a plus.

Compensation:

• $10/hr

To apply:
Send a resume and cover email to:

Katrina Smith

katrina@keynotespeakers.com

Let us know why you would be perfect for a social media/marketing position like this. Wow us with additional skills or relevant experience.

The world headquarters of the International Association of Business Communications (IABC) in downtown SF is looking for a 5-month, part-time intern to assist in the marketing and communications office. You will join a lean but talented marcomm staff and work with smart and creative people in a nice office in a great location with easy access to BART, Chinatown and North Beach.

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share and apply the world’s most effective communication practices. Established in 1970, IABC serves 15,000 members in 90 countries, 100 chapters and 10,000 organizations.
Prior to submitting your resume, please review the IABC website thoroughly at http://www.iabc.com.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the execution of marketing and communication plans including writing and managing email campaigns and website updates
• Produce and edit conference videos
• Write copy for and update social media sites
• Draft and distribute press releases
• Help pitch story ideas and interviews to press
• Provide general administrative support

Skills/Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in marketing and/or PR preferred. Excellent opportunity for a graduate marketing/communications student
• Experience with production and editing of videos preferred
• Computer skills including Word, Excel and social networking/technology required
• Strong writing, copy editing and proofreading skills
• Strong organization skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks with limited time and manage projects on a deadline
• Exceptional work ethic and problem-solving abilities
• Must be a self-starter; show initiative and be able to work autonomously
• A solid understanding of marketing and public relations principles experience required
• Knowledge of current trends in business communication

Candidate Eligibility:

• The candidate must be eligible to work in the USA (No H1 Visa Sponsorship).
• Able to begin work on or about September 24 and commit 24 hrs/week through January 2013
• Weekly schedule is flexible.

Compensation:

• College Credit

To apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume and a writing sample (required) to:

Andrew Adams 

aadams@iabc.com

Please include Marketing Intern posting in the subject line.