Management Assistant

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Volunteer Opportunity: Management Assistant

Organization: Convention of States Action (COSA) - Pennsylvania (PA)

Location: Remote (Pennsylvania Based)

Area of Consideration: Only those applicants located within the continental United States will be considered. Persons accepting this voluntary position will be required to sign Volunteer and Nondisclosure Agreements.

Convention of States Action (COSA) is a national grassroots movement dedicated to restoring constitutional self-governance by calling for an Article V convention to propose amendments that limit Federal overreach, impose fiscal restraints, establish term limits for Congress and unelected bureaucrafts, and reinforce state sovereignty. Join us in a historic effort to empower the states and preserve liberty for future generations.

Role Description: We are seeking a dedicated like-minded individual to serve as a Management Assistant to the Human Resources (HR) Director and the Director of Coalitions. These Directors are currently aligned. This role assists the HR Director in supporting our organization's growth through recruitment and placement activities and implementing practices that fully support our volunteers. Coalitions are separate but aligned entities that are in the "start up" phase within COSA PA. Our coalition teans unite passionate volunteers and advocates to mobilize support, educate citizens, and engage with state legislators. Coalitions reach out to like-minded patriots in various organizations, establish relationships, and form partnerships. This is a nonpartisan organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepares various publications, charts, papers, and slides for presentations; formulates meeting agendas, takes notes, produces minutes, and ensures proper dissemination of such.

Performs internet research and database manipulations to provide needed information and statistics.

Tracks short- and long-range goals. Gathers information from various volunteers and advises the Directors on the progress of goals.

Provides a wide variety of administrative support.

Keeps the calendar for the Director of Coalitions and makes necessary arrangements for speaking engagements.

Assists the HR Director in reviewing general manuals and supplementing them with specific training guides, establishing mentorship programs, and performing follow-up activities, as needed.

As knowledge increases and more volunteers are engaged, responsibiities are subject to change.

Qualifications:

Previous experience or volunteer work that demonstrates ability to manage various taskings where priorities may shift rapidly.

Administrative experience exhibiting organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work, after apprpriate training, independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office and/or Google applications and to apply learned skills in Excel based software.

Commitment to the mission and values of Convention of States Action-Pennsylvania.

Benefits:

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in civic engagement.

Work with passionate and dedicated tams committed to making a difference.

Gain valuable experience within a volunteer organization.

Time Commitment: flexible, approximately 10-20 hours per week. Some meetings may occur via Zoom and other like applications after normal working hours.

How to Apply: Please send a resume briefly describing your experience, education, and a brief cover letter outlining your interest, the method to use for contact, and times when you are available by phone. Send to janet.helms@cosaction.com.

Together we can make a difference!