Part-Time Temporary Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper Apply
Background
OASIS is a California-based nonprofit organization with a mission to advance education and choice for women and girls in the Sahel region of Africa. We work to create a healthy and resilient Sahel where women and girls are educated and free to make critical life choices. We focus on three strategic priorities: 1) developing, strengthening and scaling-up evidence-based programs that complement education and health systems; 2) conducting formative and operations research to inform education and sexual and reproductive health policy and practice; 3) building local leadership and advocacy capacity to support an enabling environment for women and girls to thrive.
Description
OASIS seeks an Administrative Assistant (AA) to provide administrative and fundraising support. The AA reports to the OASIS Executive Team and will collaborate closely with both the Berkeley-based team and our partners in the Sahel. OASIS is a small team with a big vision, so the AA will have the opportunity to contribute in a variety of areas to our organizations work. The AA can work remotely, however it is preferred that they live locally in the Bay Area.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Fundraising/Development (50%)
Support our individual donor strategy, e.g. research prospective donors, generate acknowledgment letters and other communications, maintain calendar for donor contact, etc.
Salesforce data entry
Support planning of annual fundraising event, the Girl Revolution Party
Process donor acknowledgments
- Operations and Communications (50%)
Provide administrative support, such as managing travel, expense tracking, invoice payments and other office support duties
Perform basic bookkeeping tasks under the supervision of OASIS CFO, such as coding transactions in Quickbooks and processing payments in Bill.com
Send payments to foreign contractors through wire transfers and western union
Support Operations manager with newsletter, social media and other communications tasks
Manage OASIS drive, keeping things organized and nomenclature consistent
Support OASIS yearly audit, tax filing and financial compliance
Provide OASIS team with IT support and troubleshooting
Check the OASIS PO box monthly
Required Qualifications
B.A./B.S. Degree, or equivalent experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly organized and able to prioritize, with great attention to detail
Natural problem solver who takes initiative
Flexible and friendly work style, with a sense of humor
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Proficient in Quickbooks and Bill.com
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in development and/or administrative support for nonprofit organizations
Proficiency in Salesforce, Mailchimp and Squarespace, or ability to learn quickly
Proficiency in French
Salary and Benefits
The hourly wage is $20-$25/hour, depending on experience and geographic location. The position is part time (up to 20 hours per week) and on a temporary contract - with the potential to expand to a full time, permanent position.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to info@oasissahel.org.