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| Company: |
Room to Read |
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| Job Title: |
Development Associate |
| Job category: |
Non-Profit |
| Job Location: |
Tokyo - Japan |
| Job Description: |
Position Overview:
This position is part of the development team. The Development Associate, Tokyo is responsible for supporting the local Room to Read chapter, managing local public relations & communications, coordinating administrative tasks and running the local network or Room to Read volunteers. The position will report directly to Manager of Chapters & Volunteers who works out of the global headquarters in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all activities of the Tokyo chapter (and other Japanese chapters), while effectively leveraging the chapter network
Main point of contact for all Japanese language donor communication
Coordinate & oversee administrative tasks including minor accounting & bookkeeping duties
Manage volunteer coordination working closely with the Tokyo chapter leaders
Act as the main liaison between the Global Office and the Tokyo chapter
Attend various committee meetings of the Tokyo chapter
Set up and attend meetings with key vendors for effective event strategy and implementation
Conduct and coordinate all post-event follow-up, including but not limited to auction follow-up, thank you notes, phone calls & meetings
Provide consistency and oversight of website for a consistent communication strategy
Manage local PR by coordinating interviews for visiting Room to Read staff and connecting local press interest with chapter members
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with Development Associate, Tokyo-L4G in the subject line, (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins). Due to high applicant volume you may not receive a response from Room to Read. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
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Skills Required:: |
Required:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and working knowledge of English
Prior experience working with volunteers
Bachelors degree
2-3 years general work experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
Adept at using Excel and Word
Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
Ability and desire to travel frequently internationally
Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
Proven track record of achieving results
Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
Legally eligible to work in Japan; no sponsorship provided
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
Be an innovative and creative thinker; youre not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
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Language Requirements: |
English-Very GoodJapanese-Very Good |
| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-08-01 |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| Years of Work Experience: |
3 to 5 Years |
| Company: |
Room to Read |
| Contact Name: |
Room to Read |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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