Office and Finance Manager

Background:

The PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT (PTP) is seeking an Office
and Finance Manager to help it achieve its mission of strengthening
grassroots social change efforts and empowering disenfranchised
communities by exploring and supporting the effective use of
information technology. PTP is currently located in Washington DC but
will be relocating to the Saint Paul/Minneapolis area around January 1,
2003

Duties:

Coordinating and managing PTPs day-to-day administrative operations
including systems for human resources, finances, organizational
records, facilities management, office and technology equipment, and
other office functions, and where necessary, establishing these
systems.

Providing financial oversight and day-to-day bookkeeping activities
including accounts payable and receivable, vendor applications,
expenses and reimbursements, financial reporting, and other tasks as
needed, and working with PTPs accountant on issues such as the
audit.

Assisting grant-making activities including helping coordinate grant
panels, grant tracking, grantee communications, grant RFP process,
making sure grantees receive their checks, and other tasks as needed.

Supporting PTPs programmatic work through planning, coordinating,
and implementing logistical pieces of events including travel
arrangements, resources/equipment for presenters, meeting space,
and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: 2-year college certificate or equivalent, BA or BS degree
preferred. Business college degree preferred. Course work and/or
training in accounting.

• 2 or more years of experience managing the day-to-day
  administrative and financial operations of a nonprofit organization
• Solid bookkeeping experience and experience using QuickBooks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an attention to
  detail and professionalism in all communications
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, work effectively and
  maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, and know
  when to consult with Executive Director as necessary
• Demonstrated experience multitasking, well organized, and
  self-motivated
• Knowledge of the cultures, principles and practices of nonprofit
  organizations
• Commitment to and an understanding of community organizing in
  low-income communities and communities of color and progressive
  social change work preferred
• Knowledge of and affinity for information technology, especially
  related to grassroots social justice efforts preferred
• Evidence of commitment to diversity and an understanding of how to
  work effectively in and with diverse communities
• Comprehensive experience operating personal computers using
  Microsoft Office software including word processing, PowerPoint,
  spreadsheets, database, Internet, email, and accounting programs,
  particularly QuickBooks

Application Instructions:

This is a summary of the job responsibilities. A detailed job description
appears on our website. To apply, please
send a brief cover letter, resume and detailed work history to Mark
Sherman by email(preferred) or to PTPs
Washington DC office at this address:

Employment
Progressive Technology Project
1436 U Street NW, Suite 203
Washington DC 20009

This position is open until filled. Applications must be in by January 7,
2003. Once the job is filled, the opening announcement will be
removed from our website.

PTP seeks to hire a diverse
staff with a commitment to and an understanding of community
organizing in low-income communities and communities of color and
progressive social change work.