Goodwin Simon Strategic Research conducts quantitative and qualitative research on behalf of political candidates and ballot measures, public sector agencies (such as cities, counties and school districts), nonprofit organizations, and labor unions. The San Francisco office is conveniently located in the Flood Building on Market Street, next to the cable car turnaround across the street from the Nordstrom shopping center and above the Powell Street MUNI/BART station. Currently, we have an opening for an entry level Personal Assistant.
Essentially, the position provides professional and personal assistance to the San Francisco based partner, and assistance to other partners as needed. Tasks include reviewing data processing, making travel arrangements, invoicing clients, managing financial accounts, editing questionnaires, proofreading reports, preparing charts for reports, as well as general office duties such as maintaining office supplies, filing, and updating the website.
If you have a passion for politics and social change, this job will be more meaningful to you. The successful applicant will have a college degree, display excellent writing and editing skills, and exhibit a strong attention to detail. We cannot emphasize enough how much of this job will require strong organizational, proofreading, and editing skills. The applicant must be able to multi-task and meet quick deadlines in a hardworking office environment where multiple projects are occurring at the same time. Computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are also necessary. Experience with QuickBooks is desirable.
Compensation includes a contribution made to a retirement account and assistance with health insurance.
Application deadline is March 14, 2006.
Please send cover letters and resumes to kirang@gsvresearch.com or to 870 Market Street #1074 San Francisco, CA 94102. Visit www.goodwinsimon.com for more information about the firm.
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