Description

Crushing Colonialism is a small, but growing Indigenous founded and operated non-profit organization (501c3) based in the so-called “U.S.” that uses traditional Indigenous storytelling as a tool to honor and uplift Indigeneity. We’re currently looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant for an average of 30 hours monthly over two to three days per week for $780 USD monthly. The Administrative Assistant manages all admin and human resource functions for Crushing Colonialism, aiding in efficiency and smooth office operations. This is a remote position so you must have reliable access to the internet and be able to work with those in the US East Coast time zone.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Updating/maintaining the master password manager, including backup codes and special notes.
• Assisting team members by providing passwords to shared accounts, aiding with access issues, etc. 
• Generating organizational email accounts for new team members and facilitating any additional onboarding processes, including obtaining tax documents for filing and providing links to training materials. 
• Updating/ maintaining all organizational inventory, personnel, and human resources databases
• Upkeep/ archiving all organizational files, consultant/ contractor files, financial records, zoom meeting videos/ files, and training videos/ files
• Monitoring all administrative email accounts by checking inboxes daily and forwarding any necessary items to the related team members
• Scheduling meetings and video conferences for various team members
• Researching items per Director’s request.
• Generating informational packets and other administrative deliverables upon request

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent to 5 years of administrative assistant work

Required Knowledge

• Basic understanding of U.S. Non-profit principles and regulations
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software
• Proficient in the use of Proton Software 
• Proficient in the use of Asana platform
• Ability to convert file formats when needed

Experience

• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment
• Work in the non-profit sector a plus
• Experience in scenarios requiring creative solutions on minimal budgets
• Experience working under the principles of disability and language justice 
• Experience working in Indigenous organizations or tribal nations

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently and quickly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High adaptability as procedures evolve
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently as they arise
• Can work under pressure and maintain a professional level of detachment
• Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese language (professional level) skills a plus.

Hiring & Equity Statement

Crushing Colonialism is an Indigenous-led organization committed to disability justice, decolonization, and collective liberation. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people with cultural and community ties and other members of the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, Deaf, disabled, or chronically ill communities and other marginalized people to apply.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, language, or nationality.

Language Access

Crushing Colonialism is committed to language justice. We welcome applicants who can support multilingual content workflows or collaborate across languages. Language access needs will be discussed collaboratively, and accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Benefits

Flexible schedule and remote position to work where you’d like. (Must have consistent access to high-speed internet and the ability to communicate across time zones.)

Level of Language Proficiency

Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese a plus.

Location

Remote

Work is open to applicants worldwide and can be performed from anywhere in the world.

Associated Location

Washington, DC, USA

Apply to This Job

Please submit:

• A cover letter (1 page max)
• A resume or CV
• 3 references

Send applications to: info@crushingcolonialism.org

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