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Job openings at the ACCION U.S. Network office in New York, NY:

 

Job Description – Office Manager and Bookkeeper

ACCION, U.S. Network

ACCION, a global leader in microfinance leader, seeks an Office Manager and Bookkeeper for the U.S. Network, the largest microfinance network in the United States. The manager will be responsible for balancing the office’s books and maintaining financial reports and records, and coordinating office schedules and activities for a staff of approximately five. 

About the position:

·        Book and manage travel arrangements and schedules

·        Develop and maintain procedures and policies for office activities such as filing, records maintenance, mailing, and supply purchases

·        Responsible for maintenance of office space, including coordinating with IT manager and maintenance 

·        Manage team calendar and assist with meeting scheduling

·        Organize and file staff expenses

·        Assist with other office tasks as needed

·        Sets-up, processes, and maintains financial transactions according to organizational policy

·        Balance books and completes monthly reports

·        Performs accounts payable functions

 

About You:

·        You have knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·        You can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

·        You are a natural problem solver who does what it takes to make things happen

·        You are able to organize, use good judgment, prioritize, and meet deadlines

·        You are a fast and willing learner

·        You are detail-oriented

 

Position Requirements:

·        Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

·        College degree preferred

·        3-4 years of previous administrative and work experience required 

 

Additional Information

·        This is a part-time position (20 hours/week)

·        Preferred work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5 hours per day

Competitive salary depending on experience

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience to Laura Kozien, Director of Communications and Marketing at lkozien@accion.org

 

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Job Description – Bilingual Marketing and Events Manager

ACCION, U.S. Network

 

ACCION, a global leader in microfinance leader, seeks a Bilingual Marketing and Events Manager for the U.S. Network, the largest microfinance network in the United States. The manager will be responsible for developing a small business training and coaching event strategy in coordination with ACCION national funding and outreach partners. Key markets include New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Denver, and Chicago and events/marketing strategy will target low-to-moderate income small business owners. In addition, the manger will be an active member of ACCION’s U.S. Network team and will support the launch of a new global brand and consumer marketing campaign.

 

About the position:

 

·       Create event plans and schedules to ensure that all event logistics are properly scheduled and budgeted

·       Coordinate all event logistics including venue, vendors, marketing, registration, speakers, etc.

·       Work with and national partner to ensure that event strategy aligns with partnership deliverables and event goals

·       Develop strategies to drive event attendance and recruit event speakers/coaches/panelists including local partnerships, media and press, grassroots marketing, online, etc.

·       Develop strategies to connect event attendees to ACCION loan consultants

·       Work with marketing and fundraising staff on general partnership strategy and roll-out

·       Complete basic design projects, as related to events as well as general marketing, such as photo editing, email newsletter creation, flyer, creation, template updates, etc.

·       Coordinate aspects of production of a branded ACCION sales kit in English and Spanish. Tasks will include basic writing tasks, managing design and print vendors, coordinating customization and other production logistics with network members, and translations.

·       Contribute to the development of a new ACCION U.S. Network online marketing strategy by writing and creating content, managing aspects of the production process, and maintaining websites and social media presences post-launch

 

About You:

·        You have an eye for design and can complete basic design tasks using Photoshop, InDesign, Word and Publisher

·        You are an exceptional writer and can adapt messages and writing style for a variety of audiences (customers, funders) and mediums (print, online)

·        You are a logistics guru with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and previous event experience

·        You thrive when managing multiple tasks and working under tight deadlines

·        You are a natural problem solver who does what it takes to make things happen

·        You are independent and proactive

·        You are pursuing a career in microfinance or microenterprise development and have experience working with diverse small businesses

 

Position Requirements:

·        Bilingual English/Spanish

·        Bachelor’s degree and 5-6 years of relevant career experience

·        Availability to work nights and weekends when event schedule requires

·        Frequent travel required

 

Additional Information

·        This is a full-time, one-year contract position with the potential for contract extension or full time employment

·        To apply, please send the following materials to Laura Kozien, Director of Communications and Marketing at lkozien@accion.org

o       Resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience

o       Two writing samples – one English and one Spanish