Job Description
Posted By Kay on February 25th, 2010
Decisons Decisions is hiring!
Decisons Decisions is hiring! Seeking highly motivated and capable Program Assistant for small, dynamic company in the field of organizational development consulting. This opportunity is suited for an emerging professional with outstanding abilities in communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal relationships.
Be part of an energetic, growing team working on diverse projects that make a difference in the community. Your strong work ethic and willingness to be a go-to person will be paramount in working effectively alone and in teams. The position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, self-direction, and excellent skills at prioritizing. Commitment to working with people from varied backgrounds and cultures is essential.
We love what we do. This is a fantastic career opportunity for a serious – but not too serious – professional. We demand a lot and have a lot of fun along the way.
Responsibilities
The Program Assistant provides professional support to senior consultants delivering organizational and leadership development services to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and values-driven businesses. S/he works with project teams to ensure that high-quality work is done in a timely, cost-effective manner. Specific responsibilities vary from project to project, but typical assignments might include:
- Conducts primary and secondary research on a variety of questions and issues
- Organizes and synthesizes data for analysis and report writing
- Participates in interviews, focus groups, and other processes to capture key data
- Drafts summaries from a variety of information sources
- Proofreads and edits reports for content, clarity, and accuracy
- Prepares tables, graphs, figures, and displays for reports and presentations
- Anticipates important information or ideas that may be missing
Expectations
Outstanding communication skills, including:
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to digest information into salient core content
- Ability to write well, often under deadline pressure
- Ability to gather information effectively through personal and phone interviews and secondary research
- Ability to edit and proofread unfamiliar information
- Ability to read and skim information to identify critical information
- Ability to connect well with people, including some who are quirky and challenging
Excellent critical thinking skills, including ability to contribute to high-level conversations about difficult and sometimes confusing topics.
Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
Desire to work in teams with other professionals.
Commitment to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Great personality who contributes to a vibrant company culture.
Flexibility for work schedule within an expected 40-hour week. Evening and weekend meetings are occasionally a part of the workload.
Strong facility with office equipment and technology; near-mastery of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
Bilingual capabilities (especially in Spanish) is a valuable addition.
Compensation
Salaried full-time position. Salary range: $36,000 - $44,000 plus health/dental benefits. Pay commensurate with education, experience, and anticipated contribution to the company. Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave benefits.
To Apply
Please submit a current resume and a cover letter describing why you think you might be a good fit for this position. Deadline is March 15.
Joe Hertzberg
Decisions Decisions
1001 SE Water
Portland OR 97210
503-249-0000
joe@decision2.com
For further information, check out our website, www.decision2.com. If you have additional questions, you may contact Joe directly.