Project Assistant - In-State Capacity Project - Strategic Victory Fund

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc. seeks a motivated Project Assistant for their In-State Capacity Project. The role involves supporting a team across time zones, managing schedules, and ensuring effective communication and data management. Ideal candidates should have exceptional organizational skills and at least one year of relevant experience. The position is primarily virtual, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a project manager or in administrative support.
• Exceptional communication skills and professionalism.
• Comfortable working virtually and engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participating in project meetings, taking notes, and tracking action items.
• Managing schedules across time zones.
• Data management and administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Collaboration

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Project Assistant to join the In-State Capacity Project.

In this role, you will directly support a team of two across time zones by leading internal and external scheduling processes and by providing significant executive-level support. We will look to you to serve as air traffic control for the team – to use your exceptional communication skills and confidence to coordinate between our team members, with other teams, and with the organizations with which we are maintaining and modifying relationships. This will involve coordination of schedule in various time zones and attention to detail, keeping our data up-to-date and tracked, as well as careful people and project management. You will also be responsible with updating and maintaining our data management process

The ideal candidate is committed to making the world a better place and is interested in countering disinformation, accountability for Big Tech, and the challenges technology poses to our democracy. We are looking for someone who will be comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders in a professional and fast-paced environment. Taking initiative to ask questions and gain clarity on projects you are asked to support will help you quickly integrate into our workflow. You must be self-motivated and comfortable working in a virtual environment. Occasional in-person meetings happen throughout the year.

Most importantly, we will look to you to be a team-player, offering ideas and demonstrating your willingness to pitch in and help your team succeed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to track and prioritize multiple streams of work
• Exceptional communication skills, a professional demeanor, and keen sense of discretion
• Comfort representing the project to external partners
• Sharp attention to detail and excellent writing skills
• Adaptability to changing situations, needs, and priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff
• Proficiency with the Google Suite and Microsoft Office
  

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a project manager, a campaign organizer, or in administrative support

Responsibilities Include:

• Participating in project meetings, taking notes, and recording action items
• Tracking action items and communicating with team members to ensure their completion
• Interfacing with partners and coalition members to share information and updates
• Scheduling
• Capturing outcomes and compiling results for use in a report
• Data management
• Additional administrative & light research tasks as needed

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse project . Qualified people of any race, ethnicity, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, social class, marital status, religion, veteran status, or disability status are strongly encouraged to apply.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.

To apply, please send a resume and a brief email highlighting why this opportunity interests you by July 7th.