JOB DESCRIPTION — PROGRAM AssiSTANT

Internet Sexuality Information Services, Inc. (ISIS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing and using Internet and mobile technologies for sexual health promotion and disease prevention. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, educational resources and research in the field. Our media-acclaimed collaborations include inSPOT, SexINFO, and the annual Sex::Tech conference focusing on youth and technology.

ISIS is a pioneer in using the Internet to provide accurate, easily accessible sexual health information to the public. Our innovative approach extends to our staff as well as our audience: We don’t reinvent the wheel; we use our knowledge and experience to design new programs that are destined for success. Our office is small and working relationships are informal. All team members are expected to be self-directed and collaborative. Communication and quality work are highly prized.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ISIS is seeking a new Program Assistant. This position will provide administrative support for our core programs and services, and for the organization overall. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for growth within the organization as they arise. The Program Assistant is responsible for researching and organizing culturally appropriate content for multiple ISIS projects and diverse communities, and providing operations/logistics support to the programs. The Program Assistant is also the main office support and administrator. The Program Assistant reports to the Deputy Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with formative research (focus groups, surveys, etc.) for new projects

· Plan annual conference, including registration, arranging logistics, organizing program content, communicating with speakers and attendees, and managing participant inquiries.

· Act as “Super Site Manager” for the inSPOT portal; collect and input data from clients nationwide to create replications of the Get Checked section of the site; communicate with engineering team about bugs or changes necessary for content management tool.

· Provide support for organizational and project-related social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc.)

· Conduct background research online and in books, journals, etc. for new projects

· Support staff in assigned project based work as needed.

· Participate in all staff meetings, brainstorming meetings, and continuing education.

· General office duties support: front-line office reception/phones, fax, archive data, proofreading, order office supplies, answer general programmatic inquiries via phone & email, process outgoing & incoming mail, handle delivery/messenger services

· Meet and greet clients and visitors.

· Perform general duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.

· Provide meeting support as needed (e.g., scheduling conference rooms, coordinating food, logistics)

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health, or other Social Science.

· Strong working knowledge of the Internet and mobile technology.

· Comfort with computers, including Word, Excel and Power point, email, and basic html.

· Knowledge and regular use of online social media (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace)

· Ability to handle detailed work accurately and quickly.

· Ability to work independently within established guidelines.

· Organized and flexible individual, able to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

· Comfort with sexual health subject matter.

Preferred:

• 1-3 years experience doing program/administrative work.
• Past experience working in the health sector.

Please submit your resume and cover letter with compensation requirements to: jobs@isis-inc.org

No phone calls, faxes, or in-person applications please.

Local candidates only.

ISIS-Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Website: www.isis-inc.org