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TITLE: Staff Assistant

REPORTS TO: President

DATE: March 11, 2009

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $8.50/hr to $10/hr, depending on relevant training and experience

SUMMARY: Provide administrative support functions in connection with fundraising events and strategic outreach projects.  For more information on Rice Consulting, please visit www.riceconsultingllc.com

DUTIES: Democratic Political Consulting Firm located in Bel Air, Maryland is seeking a Staff Assistant interested in learning about political fundraising and strategy.  This is a paid position with the potential for a long-term staff assignment, including benefits.  Staff Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support functions in connection with fundraising events and strategic outreach projects.  This position provides an opportunity to learn about the goals, principles, and mechanics of consulting, how consulting fits into the broader political picture, and how one becomes a consultant.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities
• Strong and effective organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• This position is well-suited for current undergraduate or graduate students, or recent college graduates
• Political Science major preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear regularly
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Close vision of computer screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

Noise level is moderate.

Please send brief cover letter, resume, and references to

caroline_kemp@verizon.net or

Caroline Kemp

Rice Consulting

17 W. Courtland ST, Suite 210

Bel Air, MD 21014