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Description
Social Impact Leadership Network (SILC) Coordinator
4-month project (September - December 2005)
$20/hour; 15 hours per week Social Venture Network (SVN) transforms the way the world does business by connecting, leveraging and promoting a global community of leaders for a more just and sustainable economy.
Working in collaboration with SVN's Co-Executive Directors, the SILC coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of summit meetings and diversity initiatives.
Essential Functions:
o Coordinates SILC diversity efforts, conference committee meetings and calls, projects and timelines
o Communicates with and fulfills requests of members of the Social Impact Leadership Coalition (leaders of socially responsible business networks)
o Leads efforts in the planning and implementation of two summits, to be held in Chicago in December 2005
o Coordinates venue space, travel and meal planning and event production
o Maintains event budgets and tracks expenses for each event
o Follows up with summit speakers and facilitators
o Compiles event evaluation responses post-event
o Solicits, evaluates and follows up on proposals regarding media outreach strategy, evaluation and documentation, etc.
o Manages key SILC projects, such as a diversity/work/life survey
o Provides administrative assistance as needed
Qualifications:
o College degree
o Minimum 2 years of related experience
o Demonstrated experience working on diversity and inclusion issues or projects
o Strong project management skills
o Strong computer skills (e.g. knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint; proficient with Mac computers)
o Understanding of socially responsible business a plus
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
o Efficient, professional, flexible and collaborative work style
Diversity:
SVN is committed to a diverse workforce. We actively seek to recruit people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives reflecting the full diversity of our society. For additional information about Social Venture Network, visit http://www.svn.org.
Send resume and cover letter to:
SVN
Attn: Beatriz Rincon
Director of Finance and Administration
P.O. Box 29221
San Francisco, CA 94129
Fax: 415-561-6435
Email:beatrizr@svn.org
No phone calls please.