Communications Assistant

The Innocence Project, a not-for-profit organization that works to exonerate innocent prisoners through post-conviction DNA testing and to implement policy changes to reform the criminal justice system, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Communications Department.

Working as part of a team in the Communications Department and with other departments in the organization, the Communications Assistant will handle day-to-day administrative and support functions and also be responsible for maintaining systems that enable the department to educate the public on key issues.  The Communications Assistant reports to the Communications Director.

The Communications Assistant’s duties include:

• Create and maintain databases;
• Screen and/or respond to information requests from researchers, organizations, journalists, students and the general public;
• Create and maintain departmental filings systems (electronic and hard copy);
• Compile information and statistics for internal reports;
• Coordinate timely processing of departmental accounting forms and track expenses;
• Handle mailings, photocopying, duplication of DVD/CDs, and related tasks;
• Conduct research on a variety matters (issue background, statistics, organizations, media outlets, etc.);
• Serve as a back-up for posting material to the organization’s website;
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications Director.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience and a high level of proficiency in administrative work;
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong clerical skills;
• Solid research skills, with the ability to quickly gather information from multiple sources and compile it in an accessible format;
• Demonstrated skills with office systems including Microsoft Word and databases (familiarity with web and graphic design programs a plus);
• Fast learner who communicates well and is highly dependable;
• Work style that is conducive to securing results while collaborating with others and fostering an enjoyable work environment (a focused, detail-oriented individual who is resourceful and creative and sees solutions more than problems);
• Strong commitment to the Innocence Project’s mission.

Salary low 30s, with excellent benefits.   

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:

Eric Ferrero
Director of Communications
The Innocence Project
100 Fifth Ave., 3rd Floor
New York, NY  10011

Email: HR5@innocenceproject.org (Emails should include Word or Word Perfect files; Adobe files or .zip file attachments will not be read.)

No phone calls, please.

The Innocence Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.