Prg. Associate for Forefront

Program Associate

Job Category: Editing & Writing, Direct social services, Activism &
Organizing,
Fundraising & Development, Project management, Research
Type: Full time
Salary: low to mid $30s; excellent benefits

Description:
Forefront seeks a Program Associate to join a small team and contribute
to all aspects of the organization’s development. The position is
comprised of 30% of coordinating the organization’s administrative
tasks, 50% organizing a new initiative, the Humanc Rights Web Resource
Center, and 20% assisting with other program work as necessary.

Responsibilities of the Program Associate will include:

Coordinating a new effort with grassroots partners to build a
multi-language Human Rights Web Resource Center that compiles “how to’s”
of human rights work from local groups around the world with practical
tips and information on organizational development; Assisting with
other program activities, including urgent actions, fundraising
assistance and other technical support for our partner groups; Handling
the organization’s administrative tasks, including correspondence, fund
raising research, light bookkeeping and database management.

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Languages: Spanish, French
Additional Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the
following qualifications:
At least 2 years full time work experience including some experience in
human rights or development Full fluency in English and one or more
languages in the Forefront network (especially Spanish, French, or
Portuguese) required Highly organized, with attention to detail Proven
project management skills, including organizing, prioritizing and
completing multiple tasks on time Strong communication, research and
writing skills Excellent computer and information management skills,
including experience using databases (Microsoft Access)

Ability to work as part of a team, but also to function independently
and go beyond defined roles
Entrepreneurial energy for start-up organization Proven commitment to
work in social justice at a grassroots level Degree in relevant field
Immediate availability

Preferred qualifications:
Experience with a start-up organization Experience in a grassroots human
rights organization outside of the United States Experience with
networks or groups that provide technical assistance

How to Apply: Please send cover letter expressing why you are interested
in the position and describing your language abilities with your resume
and names/contact of three references to:

Ms. Lesley Carson
Forefront
333 7th Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10001
E-mail (preferred): [email protected]

Only those selected for first-round interviews will be contacted in
Mid-November.
Last day to apply: October 31, 2001
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties, Network of Nonprofit
Organizations
Organization: Forefront: A Global Network of Grassroots Human Rights
Advocates
URL: http://www.forefrontleaders.org
Phone: (212) 845-5273
Location: New York, New York, 10001, United States
Job posted on: October 09, 2001