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American Friends Service Committee · 11 hours ago

Program Assistant at the Quaker United Nations Office

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$37K/yr - $37K/yr

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The Program Assistant at the Quaker United Nations Office will support the administrative functioning of the office, facilitate dialogue among UN stakeholders, and assist in communications and outreach efforts.

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Responsibilities

Participate in the administrative functioning of the office and Quaker House, including phone answering; processing mail and responding to email; supporting the maintenance of Quaker House; greeting visitors; managing planning, logistics, and preparations required to host program activities; and taking notes and maintaining records in support of QUNO program activities

Attend and participate in all QUNO staff-related meetings where appropriate

Specialize in several areas of work under the QUNO strategic plan and help provide coverage of the work under the supervision of senior staff. This will entail attending relevant UN meetings to monitor and analyze issues of Quaker concerns before the UN; maintaining contacts with appropriate individuals in the UN community; conducting research on issues as they arise; and other duties as assigned

Keep generally informed about issues currently before the UN. Be alert for opportunities to support Quaker perspectives in international work. Provide advice and access for the work of Quakers at the UN

Support QUNO’s communications and outreach needs. This includes sharing about QUNO’s activities and concerns with Friends, AFSC and other groups, including through addressing and attending meetings and gatherings. This also includes developing content for QUNO’s website, e-newsletter, Annual Review, and supporting QUNO’s social media presence

In consultation with FWCC and AFSC, represent Quakers through QUNO

Participate in the planning and take part in meetings of the QUNO Committee

Assist the staff in the recruitment and selection of future Program Assistants.)

Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Organizational skillsCommunication skillsQuaker knowledgeLogistics managementCultural sensitivityTeam collaborationProblem solvingFlexibility

Required

University degree or equivalent experience required

You are passionate about peace and enjoy conducting analysis and sharing insights regarding international issues

You have strong organizational skills, enjoy problem solving and managing logistics

You have some knowledge of, and experience with, Quaker Meetings and/or organizations

You are able to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English, and to communicate with diverse partners

You enjoy working independently while also being an active member of a team

You have experience working with people of differing backgrounds and ideologies, including being sensitive to cultural, religious, gender and class differences

You are able to be flexible and respond to rapidly changing situations in the UN community and resulting shifts in Quaker UN work

You are available to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and very occasional travel

You are committed to Quaker values and testimonies, including the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee, which emphasize non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual

You share a commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC with regard to equity around all aspects of identity including race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities