[ESSP] FW: [Job]Environ.Communications Asst/San Francisco

[Vanessa Paulman]

Program Assistant

Resource Media, San Francisco Office

Program Assistant Job Description

Resource Media is a nonprofit communications organization dedicated to
expanding and improving the quantity and quality of media coverage of
environmental and public health issues. Our staff of 16 includes
communications professionals, former journalists, and issue experts. We
serve 
as a resource for journalists, nonprofit groups and new spokespeople on
environmental issues. We have offices in Seattle, San Francisco, Sacramento,
Portland, Boulder, and Kalispell, MT.

The program assistant is a full-time, entry-level position that works
closely 
with all six members of the San Francisco office to implement media
campaigns. 
This position requires a commitment of at least one year.

Program Responsibilities (60%)
-Tracking environmental news from major national news
outlets 
-Assist with coordination of media events
-Proofreading and editing of press materials, proposals,
reports, and other communications documents
-Creating and maintaining media lists

Administrative Responsibilities (40%)
-Tracking news clips and creating final media reports for
campaigns 
-Invoicing, tracking bills, ordering office supplies, filing,
support in production and mailing of regular Resource
Media mailings, emails, and marketing materials, general
office maintenance 
-Assisting with website maintenance
-Researching new funding sources
-Travel and logistics for Resource Media staff

Qualifications 
-A college degree, preferably in environmental studies or
communications/journalism
-Knowledge of western environmental issues helpful
-Previous media, public relations, and/or advocacy-
oriented communication experience
-Excellent writing, editing and research skills
-Experience with standard Microsoft office software for
the Macintosh 
-Experience with network administration, layout and
design, and web publishing highly desired
-Ability to work in small, lively office environment and
meaningfully contribute to team projects
-Attention to detail

Salary and Benefits
Salary is $25,000-$35,000 commensurate with experience. In addition to
generous 
vacation time, Resource Media provides full-time staff with health and
dental insurance plans, and a retirement savings plan. An interim evaluation
period of three months is required before benefits begin. Resource Media is
an 
equal opportunity employer that aggressively seeks to expand
the diversity of its staff.

To Apply: 
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Resource Media 
ATTN: Shannon O’Rourke
1007 General Kennedy Avenue
Mailbox #8 
San Francisco, CA 94129
Or via email to: shannon at resource-media.org
No phone calls please.

Job Category:Administration
Type:Full time
Education:Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Last day to apply:March 26, 2005
Organization:Resource Media
Area of Focus:Environment, Media
Location:San Francisco, California, 94129


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