Administrative Associate (temporary contract)

Background

OASIS is a California-based nonprofit organization with a mission to advance education and choice for women and girls in the Sahel region of Africa. We work to create a healthy and resilient Sahel where women and girls are educated and free to make critical life choices. We focus on three strategic priorities: 1) developing, strengthening and scaling-up evidence-based programs that complement education and health systems; 2) conducting formative and operations research to inform education and sexual and reproductive health policy and practice; 3) building local leadership and advocacy capacity to support an enabling environment for women and girls to thrive.

Description

OASIS seeks a Program Assistant (PA) to provide administrative and fundraising support. The PA reports to the OASIS Executive Team and will collaborate closely with both the Berkeley-based team and our partners in the Sahel. OASIS is a small team with a big vision, so the PA will have the opportunity to contribute in a variety of areas to our organization’s work. The PA can work remotely, however it is required they work one day a week in-person with our San Francisco or Berkeley-based teams.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Fundraising/Development (50%)
   • New donors/proposals tech support and management
   • Plan fundraising events
   • Support implementation of fundraising strategy
   • Manage OASIS Development & Revenue packet
2. Operations, Communications and HR (50%)
   • Manage contracts and MoUs with partners, update yearly
   • Reporting to the board and donors biannually
   • IT support to the team where needed
   • Manage OASIS drive, keeping things organized and nomenclature consistent – and help the team do the same
   • Manage consultant contracts – keep up to date yearly
   • Intern recruitment/management
   • Manage newsletter/mailchimp database
   • Project manage graphic design (create OASIS brochure)
   • Administrative, logistic and communications support for Elles du Sahel
   • Program Support as needed

Required Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. Degree, or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and able to prioritize, with great attention to detail
• Natural problem solver who takes initiative
• Flexible and friendly work style, with a sense of humor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Proficiency in French

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in development and/or administrative support for nonprofit organizations
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Mailchimp and Squarespace, or ability to learn quickly

Salary and Benefits

The hourly wage is $20-25/hour, depending on experience. The position is full time and on a temporary contract through May 2025, with the potential to expand to a permanent position if needed.