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Project Assistant

The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence seeks a bright, energetic, self-directed individual to provide administrative and substantive support to Commission grant-funded projects. Specific responsibilities include: coordinating logistics and travel for all grant-related meetings and conferences; administering contracts for goods and services for grant-funded work, including working with accounts payable regarding invoices, check requests, and reimbursements for attendees and faculty; maintaining records and files for grant-funded events and projects; assisting in the development and distribution of publicity and marketing materials for grant-funded programs; and managing registration for grant-funded activities. For more information about the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence, please visit our website at www.abanet.org/domviol.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS and minimum one year of office work experience
• Ability to problem-solve, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work independently and as a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete assignments and responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner, often with strict and/or conflicting deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other online applications, and an ability to use on line databases or a willingness to learn and proficiency in mail merging documents.
• Experience with conference planning, including working with vendors, tracking registration of attendees, and processing contracts for faculty
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, conference presenters, ABA members, legal services staff, law students and other peers.
• Experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking preferred

Please send cover letter, resume with complete work history, and salary requirements to Robin Runge at runger@staff.abanet.org. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.