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Executive Assistant for Top-Rated Cancer Organization
ORGANIZATION: ICAN, International Cancer Advocacy Network
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International Cancer Advocacy Network ("ICAN") is a tax-exempt charitable organization based in Phoenix, AZ. We are dedicated to helping late-stage cancer patients with cutting-edge advocacy, direct patient navigation, and information services and empowerment tools. Join hundreds of Virtual Volunteers from around the world at our five-star rated unique cancer organization.
You can find more about us at askican.org and read our five-star reviews at VolunteerMatch.org and greatnonprofits.org.
We have an immediate need for experienced Administrative and Clerical Assistants for a variety of ICAN programs.
In this position, you will:
- Perform general administrative, as assigned
To be considered for this position you must possess:
- The ability to email your work.
- Excellent and timely written communication skills with great attention paid to spelling and grammar
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with other volunteers in many different environments with people from diverse backgrounds all over the world
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF
- Ability to use our letterhead as stationary in your printer, formatting margins via Microsoft Word, and then printing the final letter.
- Ability to file in chronological order, alphabetical order, and by subject matter.
This is an unpaid, ongoing, and flexible. We'll work with your schedule!
Please be sure tell us about your background and experience when applying for this position.
NO FILE ATTACHMENTS WILL BE OPENED. DO NOT SEND ICAN ANY FILE ATTACHMENTS.
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About ICAN, International Cancer Advocacy Network
Location:
c/o ICAN Program Services, Phoenix, AZ 85051, US
Mission Statement
ICAN seeks to accelerate the anticancer drug pipeline, from lab to patient, through our unique Program Services including patient advocacy and clinical trials programs--working with oncologists and cancer researchers on drug discovery and drug development initiatives that will ultimately benefit Stage IV patients. We need smart, highly motivated, and friendly volunteers interested in joining our Research, Graphic Design and Web Development departments, and public policy and legislative affairs areas. ICAN has received the "Top Rated Health Care Nonprofit Award" each year since the founding of Great Nonprofits. ICAN is Platinum rated for accountability and transparency on GuideStar--the highest rating.
Description
ICAN is proud of our effective board governance and our highly acclaimed special events. We are also extremely proud of our 24/7/365 Program Services staff, our volunteers who span 17 time zones, as well as our energized boards and councils. ICAN is truly making a difference in the War on Cancer on multiple levels. ICAN's staff, led by our CEO Marcia Horn, a former commercial litigator and appellate lawyer, looks forward to working with you and will do everything possible to make sure that your time is used wisely. We highly value your volunteer commitment of whatever time you wish to devote to our vitally important mission and strategic vision. We attract exceptionally talented undergraduate, graduate, post-doc, and medical students, hard-working stay-at-home moms, dads, and grandparents, and professionals from every career imaginable--whether currently employed or having been laid off yet still wanting to devote productive hours to a great cause such as ICAN. Our volunteer slots are virtual and unpaid, meaning you work from your own home or office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Executive Admin
- Organization
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per week