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Dakota Rural Action â Brookings, SD
Dakota Rural Action is seeking a part time administrative assistant (20 Hours/week). The position will be based out of the Brookings office. Dakota Rural Action is a grassroots family agriculture and conservation organization located in South Dakota.
Job Description: The administrative assistant will work in a dynamic office of professionals working to organize South Dakotans to protect our family farmers and ranchers, natural resources and unique way of life. The duties of this job will include:
Administrative Assistant
Order office supplies and equipment;
Data entry and manage membership database (CiviCRM);
Data entry of bookkeeping items into accounting program (Quickbooks);
Collect and process mail;
Send out membership renewal notices;
Assist with all outgoing mail projects;
Assist with event planning;
Assist other staff with office tasks as time allows and as directed by staff director;
Other duties may be added in the future.
Qualifications
Commitment to building a strong organization for progressive social change, conservation of natural resources, and family-based agriculture;
Understanding of the importance of fundraising to achieving social change;
Team player, self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to learn and use new skills;
Ability to get along well with people from diverse backgrounds;
Comfortable with asking individuals for financial support;
Well organized, capable of handling details, and able to plan;
Solid computer skills, understanding of database systems and bookkeeping systems;
Salary: $15 - 20 hourly rate, depends on experience. Willing to train an enthusiastic self starter with little to no experience.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to:
Frank James, Director
P.O. Box 549
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 697-5204
fejames at dakotarural dot org
Equal Opportunity Employer
