Admin Assistant Volunteer for Great Ape, Monkey Conservation

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The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA), the largest association of wildlife centers in Africa, advocates for its member organizations on an international scale, provides them with support, and works closely with them to raise awareness globally about wildlife conservation issues.

PASA is offering an opportunity for an administrative office volunteer in Portland, OR (where PASA is based). Local candidates highly preferred. 3 month term.

As PASA’s Administrative Volunteer, you will learn about nonprofit management, including communications, project management, and fundraising; planning and conducting wildlife conservation and animal welfare programs; and running projects on a global scale.

This is an ideal position for any student, recent high school or college graduate, or young professional who wishes to get experience in non-profit management, the animal welfare field, or international wildlife conservation.

Responsibilities:

·Organize PASA’s files including the digital image library

·Assist as needed on planning events, such as presentations and conferences

·Provide general administrative duties including purchasing supplies and equipment, maintaining inventory, and handling postal mailings

·Assist the PASA staff with the Etsy account

·Conduct research for PASA’s ongoing programs

·Updating databases

·Assist with writing, researching and distributing content for social media and email mailings

·Other roles as needed

Skills/Qualifications

·Must have regular access to a car

·Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Thrive in an unstructured work environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

·Have excellent organizational skills

·Must be self-motivated

·Able to handle sensitive information with tact

·Interest or knowledge in Africa and/or animals preferred

·Knowledge of Photoshop and/or Wordpress helpful

Work schedule is flexible, roughly 10-15 hours per week. All work will take place between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.