| Job details |
| Job industry : |
Project Management/Site Engineers
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| Job segment : |
Project Mgmt/Site Engnr |
| Job role : |
Fresher |
| Job skill : |
Demonstrate evidence of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project implementation. |
| Position vacant : |
Project Associate/Writer |
| Job location : |
Oakland,
California |
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| Job details |
| Company name : |
Fern Tiger Assoicates
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| Minimum experience : |
10 years |
| Maximum experience : |
12 years |
| Job type : |
Permanent |
| Gross pay : |
Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : |
Jun 23, 2008 |
| Job view count : |
250
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| Job description |
| Job description: |
Fern Tiger Associates (FTA) is seeking a creative, progressive, and socially - committed individual to work with our fast-paced, dynamic firm.
Responsibilities:
The Project Associate’s responsibilities vary according to each project but are likely to include: conducting interviews; facilitating meetings and focus groups; assessing organizational strengths and weaknesses; conducting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative research; analyzing the direction of specific fields or social arenas (e.g. child care, violence prevention, healthcare, economic development, the arts, public education, housing); writing press releases; drafting reports and strategic assessments; developing work plans and budgets; and occasional grantwriting and reports to foundations.
The candidate should exhibit exceptional writing skills and must be able to think creatively and strategically. She or he should be well-organized and able to juggle multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously. This is a professional position demanding evening and weekend work to meet deadlines and to attend or facilitate public meetings and interface with community groups. Some travel may be required.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Qualifications:
Experience:
- The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience in similar work. She or he must have experience seeing complex projects through to completion, and must demonstrate evidence of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project implementation. The candidate must have extensive writing experience in multiple arenas and for diverse audiences. He or she must also have experience working with (or in) the nonprofit or public sectors or possess a deep understanding of those sectors. (Other helpful experience: grantwriting, public/community relations, media relations, community organizing, public policy, planning, and/or journalism/photojournalism.)
Education:
- Graduate degree or equivalent work experience beyond B.A./B.S. (Journalism, Public Policy, Planning, Business, Social/Cultural Anthropology, Communications)
Additional Qualifications:
- The candidate must desire a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and possess a strong work ethic. He or she must also demonstrate a commitment to community building and an appreciation for, and interest in, the challenges faced by nonprofit and public sector organizations. The candidate must possess a passion for social change.
Spanish proficiency desired.
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| How to apply : |
Register to view
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
No |
| Telecommute : |
No |
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