Job Description

Special Assistant To The Chair Of Integrity Initiatives International

Integrity Initiatives International (integrityinitiatives.org) is an international NGO focused on combatting grand corruption by strengthening the enforcement of criminal laws against corrupt leaders, also known as kleptocrats. III works to end grand corruption by: supporting national measures, such as the recently created High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine; promoting understanding of the close connection between human rights and anti-corruption organizations; forging a network of young people dedicated to combatting corruption in their own countries and around the world; and catalyzing a campaign to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC).

III is a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (

Responsibilities

The Special Assistant to the Chair of III works in Boston, Massachusetts and reports directly to the Chair of III, United States District Judge Mark Wolf. This Special Assistant also works closely with the Managing Director and Program Director, the Deputy Director, and the III Board.

The Special Assistant to the Chair participates in the full range of III's activities, including:

Program Duties

• Support the Chair in his daily work on III projects;
• Schedule and participate in meetings with partners, board members, and other prominent individuals;
• Write a detailed summary of each meeting;
• Maintain the Chair's list of priorities, additional action items, and calendars;
• Organize and distribute materials prior to meetings, including Executive Committee meetings and meetings of III's Board of Directors;
• Organize events such as webinars, conferences, and meetings with partners;
• Conduct research and write memos on matters concerning international law, grand corruption, and anti-corruption efforts.

Communications Duties:

• Draft and edit communications materials, including newsletters, press releases, brochures, executive summaries, social media content, etc.;
• Maintain III's website using SquareSpace;
• Assist in the development of the social media strategy and toolkit; track and analyze the social media metrics.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain III's electronic and paper records. Electronic records include a Google Drive, emails from partners, online publications, contacts lists, and other similar records. Paper records include folders for each initiative, business cards and contact information, to-do lists for the Chair, and other similar records.
• Prepare itineraries and travel arrangements for the Chair and other partners, when necessary;
• Manage III interns day-to-day, when necessary;
• Lead development of manuals, promotional and instructional materials, such as onboarding for interns/staff, slide decks, and brand and social media guidelines.

Financial Duties:

• Facilitate the management of III's finances with Third Sector New England (TSNE), including submitting expense reports, tracking contributions, sending acknowledgement letters, and fulfilling invoices;
• Assist the Managing Director & Program Director in budgeting, financial reporting, and quarterly data presentation;
• Provide administrative support for fundraising efforts, including drafting emails, researching individuals and foundations, editing grant proposals and grant reports, and keeping detailed notes of III's fundraising history.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work early in the morning or in the evening to communicate with the Chair of III and with board members and partners around the world;
• Travel within the United States and abroad;
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport;
• Ability to work for III for at least 12 months, with the possibility of extension. TSNE is an at-will employer.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

• Authorized to work in the United States;
• Bachelor's degree (required) or a master's degree (preferred);
• 0-3 years of professional experience;
• Experience in law, politics, international relations, or a related field;
• Experience working for a non-profit preferred;
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• A high level of responsibility and accountability;
• An entrepreneurial attitude and an ability to act independently;
• A passion for ending grand corruption;
• Ability to exercise discretion and good, independent judgment in dealing with members of III's board and its partners.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen is an essential aspect of the position;
• There may be a need to lift and/or move materials or equipment;
• Ability to work early in the morning or in the evening to communicate with the Chair of III and with board members and partners around the world;
• Effectively communicate with others;
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally;
• Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
• Reach; traverse; sit (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up materials or equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very low;
• Likelihood of personal injury would be very low;
• Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be performed in Boston, MA.

Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday including early mornings and occasional nights and weekends.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000/yr and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and health leave time for full-time staff;
• 80% Employer-paid, offering some $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim along with several low-deductible plans;
• Low-cost Guardian Dental and Vision;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
• Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
• ...and more!

TSNE/III strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All employment conditions are based on an individual's performance and job qualifications. TSNE/III prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class' protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/III celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.

TSNE/III's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors

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Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,

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