Development Associate - Museum jobs in Asheville, NC

Position Announcement: Operations Associate

Location: Asheville, NC

Working Arrangement: Fully onsite or hybrid remote

Status: Part-time (20 hours per week)

Compensation: Starting at $24 per hour

Application Deadline: May 12, 2024

About Inclusive Development International

Inclusive Development International is a non-profit organization that works to advance social, economic, and environmental justice by supporting communities around the world to defend their human rights and environment in the face of harmful corporate activities. Learn more at: https://www.inclusivedevelopment.net.

About the Position

Inclusive Development International is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Operations Associate. Reporting to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, this position's primary responsibility is to support the operations of Inclusive Development International by performing core administrative functions and assisting with special projects. The Operations Associate will also be trained on all core Human Resources functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements (primarily international), including booking airfare and accommodations;
• Provide clerical office support;
• Office upkeep tasks at our office in downtown Asheville;
• Assist with tasks related to state compliance and Human Resources compliance in the United States and in other countries where Inclusive Development International employees reside;
• Support with tasks related to onboarding and offboarding of employees as directed;
• Support on other special and routine projects;
• Develop strong understanding of organization Human Resources policies and procedures;
• Serve as primary organization contact for Operations department when the Human Resources and Administration Manager is on leave;
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Essential qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent workforce experience
• 1 - 2 years' relevant work experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with making travel arrangements, particularly for destinations outside the United States.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working with computers and ability to learn new technology platforms
• Commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee issues and information
• Comfortable working in a global organization that works across multiple countries and cultures

Note: We view the above sections as a guideline, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented and/or marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you don't feel that you "check every box" on the list.

Schedule

This position requires in-office work in downtown Asheville, with the option for a hybrid (combination of work from home and in-person) working arrangement. Typical working hours will be 4 hours per day Monday-Friday, with some flexibility to set working hours based on the employee's preferences.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position starts at $24 per hour. Benefits for part-time employees include:

• Wellness fund
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• Paid parental leave
• Paid lunch break
• Professional development fund
• Voluntary 401(k) plan
• "No meeting" Fridays

Travel

While the ability to travel is not expressly required for this position, there will be occasional opportunities for international or domestic travel (up to one time per year) for the team's annual strategic planning retreat.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required sit for long periods of time; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Light-to-moderate lifting is also required at times.

Application Instructions:

Candidates will be required to submit each of the following with their application:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Applications will be accepted until May 12, 2024.

We value diversity on our team and believe that a more diverse team is a more effective team. Inclusive Development International strongly encourages people of color, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, adults of all ages, and all qualified persons to apply for our open options.

Inclusive Development International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or class.