Administrative Assistant, Prometheus Radio Project

Posted by Prometheus Radio Project on May 26, 2014

Prometheus is hiring an Administrative Assistant

About Prometheus

The Prometheus Radio Project is a grassroots organization that works to expand and protect community radio stations, and to promote a more democratic and accountable media in the United States. From farm worker groups in Oregon to environmental justice groups in South Carolina to social justice groups in Puerto Rico, we help community groups develop their own radio stations as tools for social justice organizing and community expression.

Prometheus led the ten-year campaign to pass the Local Community Radio Act, creating thousands of opportunities for new community radio stations nationwide. We also help community groups navigate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the radio licensing process, and we provide technical assistance to groups building radio stations. We continue to advocate in Congress and at the FCC to expand community radio, and actively participate in the broader campaign for a better media. We are tireless in our fight to make community radio stations and other essential technologies available to every neighborhood, city, and town.
About the Position

The Administrative Assistant position is responsible for attending to the organization’s weekly bookkeeping and office management needs.

Responsibilities Include

Major responsibilities include accounts payable & receivable, maintenance of tax accounts with federal, state and local agencies, as well as discreet office management responsibilities. Many administrative responsibilities lie in recurring tasks–some monthly, some quarterly, with others more frequent and less periodic.

Required Skills

• Quickbooks 2011
• Extremely strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and juggle many projects at once
• Familiarity with computers, various software applications and the Internet

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Ease of use with open-source platforms such as Drupal CMS and CiviCRM database
• Familiarity with PayPal, Amazon, Alfresco, Google Drive/Docs functions and Proxus HR platforms
• Ability to easily travel around West Philadelphia and Center City
• Commitment to social justice work
• Background in community radio
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills

Other skills that would be very helpful:

• Grassroots fundraising experience
• Copy editing for materials and grants
• Spanish speaking a plus

Salary and Benefits

The Administrative Assistant position is a quarter-time (~8 hours a week). The position does not include management responsibilities. The rate of pay is $20/Hour, paid twice monthly. The position is based in Philadelphia.

To Apply

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to [email protected] and include “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. Applications are due by Monday June 2, 2014.

We are committed to developing leaders from communities which have been historically disenfranchised from media access, including the poor and working class, people of color, immigrants, women, LGBT and queer people, seniors and youth. People from these groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Prometheus considers applicants for positions without regard to any legally protected status.