atin at assoceo.org
02-01-2001, 07:55 AM
Greetings:
AEO is pleased to announce that there are two professional career opportunities available at our AEO national office. Please see attached job announcements. Please feel free to forward these job announcements to any prospective candidates. For more information or questions relating to the positions, please contact:
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Bill Edwards
Executive Director
Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO)
1601 North Kent Street, Suite 1101
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Phone: 703-841-7760 ext. 22
Fax: 703-841-7748
Email: bedwards@assoceo.org (bedwards@assoceo.org)
www.microenterpriseworks.org (http://www.microenterpriseworks.org)
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Thank you for your kind attention and we apologize in advance for unintentional multiple postings.
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[b]JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Position Location:* AEO national office in Arlington, Virginia.
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Organization Description:* AEO is the national association of organizations committed to microenterprise development.* We provide our members with a forum, information and a voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities with limited access to economic resources.* AEO represents the United States microenterprise agenda in both national and international communities.* AEO members include a broad range of microenterprise development programs as well as many other organizations that support AEO’s mission, such as financial institutions, community economic development organizations and community-based organizations serving low-income communities across the nation.* To learn more about AEO and the dynamic field of US microenterprise development please visit our website at www.microenterpriseworks.org (http://www.microenterpriseworks.org).
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[b]Position #1: PROGRAM MANAGER: Applied Research
Position Description: AEO is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to advance AEO’s work in data collection and applied research on microenterprise for our members and other interested organizations and individuals.* This work will involve the following activities:
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· Developing and implementing a system and process for the collection of data on AEO member organizations.* Data to include, but will not be limited to: services provided, populations served, administrative statistics, program performance, etc.
· Working closely with a national AEO partner in the development of this process.
· Working closely with a committee of the AEO Board of Directors in the development of this system.
· Providing staff support to the Research Committee of AEO.
· Developing a system for regular dissemination of the results of this research in printed, on-line and workshop presentation formats.
· Assisting in the development of a national system of microenterprise standards and certification for programs and practitioners.
· Assisting in the planning, writing, coordination and development of research training manuals for AEO.
· Representing AEO on special data collection or research projects.
· Conducting and/or securing trainers to conduct training sessions on microenterprise development research.
· Working as part of a team with all AEO staff on the planning and implementation of AEO’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting held in May of each year.
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Note that this is a new and permanent staff position for AEO and will involve working in a collegial manner with the other AEO staff.
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Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have experience in microenterprise practice and data collection efforts.* Data analyses experience a plus.* The successful candidate will be skilled in consensus-based decision-making, will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and will be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.* Strong writing ability and attention to detail is very important.* Candidate should be computer proficient, particularly in word and data processing.* At minimum, the individual should have a college degree; a masters degree in an appropriate field is a plus.* If the individual does not have microenterprise experience then experience in other US non-profit and/or national organizations similar to AEO is quite helpful.
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Supervision: This position will be supervised by both the AEO Executive Director and the AEO Program Manager for Membership, Communications and Strategic Alliances.
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[b]Position #2: PROGRAM MANAGER: Public Awareness and Fund Development
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Position Description: AEO is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to increase awareness and support of AEO and microenterprise development in the United States through public awareness and fund development efforts.* This position will work 50% on public awareness and 50% on fund development, and will involve the following activities:
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· Developing and implementing an effective system and process for working with national media (electronic, print, on-line) to obtain exposure and increased awareness for microenterprise development in the US.
· Coordinating the publicity efforts of AEO events including AEO’s policy/advocacy event “Microenterprise Days,” AEO’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting, and others.
· Maximizing and furthering the publicity and efforts of AEO’s public awareness campaign, “Microenterprise Works.”
· Coordinating the production and development of the quarterly printed AEO Exchange newsletter and AEO electronic newsletter.
· Assisting in the ongoing development of the AEO website.
· Assisting in planning, writing and coordinating the development of training manuals for AEO.
· Researching various grant opportunities for AEO including funding from foundations, corporations and the public sector.
· Identifying funding opportunities for AEO members and disseminating such information to members via AEO’s website, electronic newsletter, etc.
· Writing funding proposals and grant reports.
· Working as part of a team with all AEO staff on the planning and implementation of AEO’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting held in May of each year.
*
Note that this is a new and permanent staff position for AEO and will involve working in a collegial manner with the other AEO staff.
*
Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and public relations with a nonprofit organization and/or national association.* The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have exceptional writing and editing ability.* Attention to detail extremely important.* Ideal candidate will also be skilled in consensus-based decision-making, and will be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.* Candidate should be computer proficient, particularly in word and data processing.* At a minimum, the individual should possess a college degree.* Microenterprise experience a plus.
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Supervision: This position will be supervised by the AEO Senior Program Officer.
*
Salary/Fringe Benefits for both positions:* Salary will be commensurate with experience.* AEO offers a competitive fringe benefit package including full-paid health insurance; employer paid matching retirement (403 b), and a competitive package of annual/personal/sick/holiday leave.* The AEO office is located in the Rosslyn community of Northern Arlington, Virginia within short walking distance of the Washington, DC metro (subway) system.* The AEO office emphasizes a relaxed and productive working environment.
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Time frame for both positions:* These positions are open in early February 2001 and will be open until a qualified individual is hired.* Projected starting date for this position is late March/early April 2001.
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To apply for either position: For consideration, please send your resume with a detailed letter of interest to: Bill Edwards, Executive Director, AEO, 1601 N. Kent Street, Suite 1101, Arlington, Virginia 22209.* Telephone: 703-841-7760; fax 703-841-7748; e-mail: bedwards@assoceo.org (bedwards@assoceo.org).* Candidates should be prepared to submit writing samples upon request.
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[b]AEO is an equal opportunity employer.
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AEO is pleased to announce that there are two professional career opportunities available at our AEO national office. Please see attached job announcements. Please feel free to forward these job announcements to any prospective candidates. For more information or questions relating to the positions, please contact:
*
Bill Edwards
Executive Director
Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO)
1601 North Kent Street, Suite 1101
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Phone: 703-841-7760 ext. 22
Fax: 703-841-7748
Email: bedwards@assoceo.org (bedwards@assoceo.org)
www.microenterpriseworks.org (http://www.microenterpriseworks.org)
*
Thank you for your kind attention and we apologize in advance for unintentional multiple postings.
*
[b]JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Position Location:* AEO national office in Arlington, Virginia.
*
Organization Description:* AEO is the national association of organizations committed to microenterprise development.* We provide our members with a forum, information and a voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities with limited access to economic resources.* AEO represents the United States microenterprise agenda in both national and international communities.* AEO members include a broad range of microenterprise development programs as well as many other organizations that support AEO’s mission, such as financial institutions, community economic development organizations and community-based organizations serving low-income communities across the nation.* To learn more about AEO and the dynamic field of US microenterprise development please visit our website at www.microenterpriseworks.org (http://www.microenterpriseworks.org).
*
[b]Position #1: PROGRAM MANAGER: Applied Research
Position Description: AEO is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to advance AEO’s work in data collection and applied research on microenterprise for our members and other interested organizations and individuals.* This work will involve the following activities:
*
· Developing and implementing a system and process for the collection of data on AEO member organizations.* Data to include, but will not be limited to: services provided, populations served, administrative statistics, program performance, etc.
· Working closely with a national AEO partner in the development of this process.
· Working closely with a committee of the AEO Board of Directors in the development of this system.
· Providing staff support to the Research Committee of AEO.
· Developing a system for regular dissemination of the results of this research in printed, on-line and workshop presentation formats.
· Assisting in the development of a national system of microenterprise standards and certification for programs and practitioners.
· Assisting in the planning, writing, coordination and development of research training manuals for AEO.
· Representing AEO on special data collection or research projects.
· Conducting and/or securing trainers to conduct training sessions on microenterprise development research.
· Working as part of a team with all AEO staff on the planning and implementation of AEO’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting held in May of each year.
*
Note that this is a new and permanent staff position for AEO and will involve working in a collegial manner with the other AEO staff.
*
Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have experience in microenterprise practice and data collection efforts.* Data analyses experience a plus.* The successful candidate will be skilled in consensus-based decision-making, will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and will be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.* Strong writing ability and attention to detail is very important.* Candidate should be computer proficient, particularly in word and data processing.* At minimum, the individual should have a college degree; a masters degree in an appropriate field is a plus.* If the individual does not have microenterprise experience then experience in other US non-profit and/or national organizations similar to AEO is quite helpful.
*
Supervision: This position will be supervised by both the AEO Executive Director and the AEO Program Manager for Membership, Communications and Strategic Alliances.
*
[b]Position #2: PROGRAM MANAGER: Public Awareness and Fund Development
*
Position Description: AEO is seeking a creative, energetic and highly motivated individual to increase awareness and support of AEO and microenterprise development in the United States through public awareness and fund development efforts.* This position will work 50% on public awareness and 50% on fund development, and will involve the following activities:
*
· Developing and implementing an effective system and process for working with national media (electronic, print, on-line) to obtain exposure and increased awareness for microenterprise development in the US.
· Coordinating the publicity efforts of AEO events including AEO’s policy/advocacy event “Microenterprise Days,” AEO’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting, and others.
· Maximizing and furthering the publicity and efforts of AEO’s public awareness campaign, “Microenterprise Works.”
· Coordinating the production and development of the quarterly printed AEO Exchange newsletter and AEO electronic newsletter.
· Assisting in the ongoing development of the AEO website.
· Assisting in planning, writing and coordinating the development of training manuals for AEO.
· Researching various grant opportunities for AEO including funding from foundations, corporations and the public sector.
· Identifying funding opportunities for AEO members and disseminating such information to members via AEO’s website, electronic newsletter, etc.
· Writing funding proposals and grant reports.
· Working as part of a team with all AEO staff on the planning and implementation of AEO’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting held in May of each year.
*
Note that this is a new and permanent staff position for AEO and will involve working in a collegial manner with the other AEO staff.
*
Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and public relations with a nonprofit organization and/or national association.* The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have exceptional writing and editing ability.* Attention to detail extremely important.* Ideal candidate will also be skilled in consensus-based decision-making, and will be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.* Candidate should be computer proficient, particularly in word and data processing.* At a minimum, the individual should possess a college degree.* Microenterprise experience a plus.
*
Supervision: This position will be supervised by the AEO Senior Program Officer.
*
Salary/Fringe Benefits for both positions:* Salary will be commensurate with experience.* AEO offers a competitive fringe benefit package including full-paid health insurance; employer paid matching retirement (403 b), and a competitive package of annual/personal/sick/holiday leave.* The AEO office is located in the Rosslyn community of Northern Arlington, Virginia within short walking distance of the Washington, DC metro (subway) system.* The AEO office emphasizes a relaxed and productive working environment.
*
Time frame for both positions:* These positions are open in early February 2001 and will be open until a qualified individual is hired.* Projected starting date for this position is late March/early April 2001.
*
To apply for either position: For consideration, please send your resume with a detailed letter of interest to: Bill Edwards, Executive Director, AEO, 1601 N. Kent Street, Suite 1101, Arlington, Virginia 22209.* Telephone: 703-841-7760; fax 703-841-7748; e-mail: bedwards@assoceo.org (bedwards@assoceo.org).* Candidates should be prepared to submit writing samples upon request.
*
[b]AEO is an equal opportunity employer.
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