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Program Assistant
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is seeking a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will split time between programs and will provide general support and assistance under the direction of the Program Director.

Application Instructions

TITLE: Program Assistant
POSITION: Full time
REPORTS TO: Program Director

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Having a basic knowledge of, and commitment to, the philosophy of ASAP, the incumbent will have a strong work ethic, be detail oriented, and enjoy the challenge of working on a wide variety of tasks.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
Specific activates will correspond with current program requirements as determined by Program Directors and will include (but not be limited to):

• General staff support
  
• Mail merging and mailing coordination
• Logistical arrangements (events, conferences, etc.)
• Data entry
• Organize materials and information
• Copying and printing
• Volunteer management
• Take minutes at meetings
• Pick-up, delivery, and  distribution
• Data gathering and research
• General work and assistance on conferences and workshops

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge and abilities relating to commonly used clerical/administrative support and project coordination concepts, practices, and procedures
• Clear, effective and demonstrable oral, phone, and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, proofreading, customer service and relationship building abilities
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail required
• Professional demeanor; team player orientation; ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels
• Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter
• Proficiency in the office software

COMPENSATION: This is a full-time postion with an annual salary of up to $25,000 depending on qualifications, plus vacation and holiday pay, insurance stipend, and participation in a IRA retirement plan with an employer match.

TO APPLY: Please email or mail cover letter, application, resume, and references to:

Charmaine Colosimo
729 Haywood Rd., #3
Asheville , NC 28806
charmaine@asapconnections.org

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The application is solely an equal opportunity form; your cover letter and resume are the primary application documents.  The closing date for applications for this position is August 11, 2008.

ASAP’s board adopted policy prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. We actively solicit participation from all ethnic and racial backgrounds.

This job description is simply a description of the position and its normal duties. It is in no way intended to serve as any form of contract.

Please - do not call or come by the office.

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