[CivilSoc] IREX Development Associate job announcement

[Stephanie Hoke]

Title: Development Associate
Division: Development
Location: IREX/DC
Reports to: Director of Development 
ABOUT IREX: IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an
international nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of
knowledge. Central to its mission is the empowering of individuals and
institutions to participate meaningfully in civil society. IREX administers
programs between the United States and the countries of Eastern Europe, the
New Independent States (NIS), Asia, and the Near East.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
IREX seeks a full-time Development Associate for its headquarters in
Washington, DC.  The development associate will provide support for
generating new business including research, proposal assembly, editing, and
providing administrative support as needed. Duties will include:
� Researching potential new funders, both public and private, and staying
abreast of current funder activities;
� Conducting web-based research for proposals;
� Overseeing production of proposal appendices and standard forms;
� Editing all proposal contents, including narratives, budgets and budget
narratives, and appendices, as requested;
� Assembling and reviewing proposals;
� Maintaining development files and providing administrative support to
development staff; and
� Representing IREX at various outside activities and providing written
summaries of the events.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Candidates must be well organized, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and
able to adhere to deadlines. Other specific qualifications should include at
a minimum: 
� At least 1-2 years experience in an office environment 
� Good writing and editing skills
� Knowledge of computers and relevant software (MS Office Suite, Excel,
PowerPoint)
� International experience, especially in the NIS and CEE regions, is
desirable.
Salary in mid-high 20s. Excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume
to: IREX/HR/KW hr@irex.org, fax (202) 628-8189, www.irex.org. No phone calls
please. EOE.