Job: Coordinator, Editorial Activities, ICNC, Washington, DC Posted by Intl Ctr on Nonviolent Conflict on February 25, 2014 at 6:02pm in Job/Consulting OpportunitiesView Discussions The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict(ICNC) is an independent, non-profit, educational foundation that develops and encourages the study and use of civilian-based, nonviolent strategies to establish and defend human rights, democracy and justice worldwide. For more information: nonviolent-conflict.org Location: Washington, DC Anticipated start date: During March 2014 Application instructions: Email CV and cover letter to [email protected] SCOPE OF WORK This staff person will have the responsibility to coordinate, and as necessary, manage, the substantive editorial work of the Center, as expressed through the books, articles, web features, news releases, and other externally circulated information about and on behalf of ICNC. This staff member will also be a key person administratively supporting the work of content providers who work with ICNC. Primary responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Editorial Activities: Oversee the managing, editing, and publication of ICNC’s twice-weekly News Digest Manage ICNC’s relationships with its primary publisher, book authors, and outside advisors and contractors who write and attend conferences in coordination with ICNC. Perform research and undertake writing as requested by ICNC’s president and vice president. Attend events, discussions, and panels in Washington and elsewhere, take and distribute notes to ICNC staff Event Planning and Information Distribution Assist in organizing conferences and events in the U.S. and abroad, in concert with other staff. Assist in obtaining maximum editorial and public value from ICNC’s educational activities. Manage the process of distributing ICNC editorial and educational materials and resources to users and events nationally and internationally, with the assistance of interns. Administration and Accounting: Assist the President and senior staff as necessary Coordinate and manage contracts, payments and reimbursements of outside editorial contractors Manage and maintain inventory and in-house stocks of all ICNC materials Assist in responding to general inquiries and requests QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree, in the field(s) of international relations, political science, sociology, peace and conflict studies, or human rights. Previous experience working for an international or public affairs nonprofit, institution, university or research organization. English language fluency, both written and spoken Good writing ability and good copy editing skills Must have permission to work in the U.S. and be located in (or able to relocate to) the D.C. area Candidate must possess excellent organizational and administrative skills and high attention to detail and be skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks Experience with event planning and organizing program logistics preferred Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
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