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SF Pride is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or physical handicap.

The mission of the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people.

Clerical Assistant*

* Please note that this is a temporary position only

SF Pride is currently seeking experienced and well-qualified applicants to apply for our Clerical Assistant position. Well-qualified candidates with experience in outdoor events and event donations program management should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to employment@sfpride.org. Please, no phone calls regarding this position.

Clerical Assistant Position Description

This position provides support to the Office Manager of San Francisco’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee in preparation for the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade on June 23 and 24, 2012. The Assistant will help facilitate general office functions and provide support to the Office Manager and other members of the Pride team. The position requires someone that is detail-oriented and capable of meeting multiple deadlines for simultaneous projects.

Reporting
The Clerical Assistant is a seasonal temporary position and reports to the Office Manager.

Responsibilities

• Read, review, organize and respond to incoming correspondence from mail, fax, e-mail, computer network, social networking sites, and other miscellaneous media as requested.
• Answer incoming phone calls and monitor voicemail.
• Greet visitors.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights and hotel accommodations for event guests.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments for the  Celebration and Parade.
• Maintain office organization and safety.
• Assemble print and multimedia documents.
• Engage in data management.
• Assist with office IT issues as they arise.
• Maintain constituent contact lists.
• Prepare for board/staff meetings and volunteer trainings.
• Assist the Office Manager with special projects in the following areas: photocopying, coordinating mailings, database management, and volunteer supervision.
• Manage Pride Information Booths.
• Assist with Media Party and VIP Reception.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for event guests and volunteers.
• Coordinate event media/press representatives including, but not limited to, processing media applications.
• Provide assistance to Executive Director and Community Relations Manager as requested.
• Assist team members as requested.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a non-profit environment, event production, grassroots/community organizing, and/or working with LGBT communities.

Required Qualifications

• Flexible schedule and attitude; ability to work outside regular office hours
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit a variety of written materials.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle and prioritize a variety of projects in time-critical situations.
• Ability to self-direct on independent projects; a successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.
• Prior experience answering telephones.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Must be capable of physically demanding work, including lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Creativity!

The Clerical Assistant position is:

• A seasonal temporary position for the 2012 event
• Not benefits eligible
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: July 20, 2012
• Required weekend days: June 23, June 24
• Travel: None

Well-qualified candidates with the required experience and qualifications should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to employment@sfpride.org. Please, no phone calls regarding this position.