Opportunity Title: Office Manager and Part Time Financial Coordinator
Location: Lupeni, Romania
CRCNA Program: ServiceLink
Partner Group Involved: New Horizons Foundation.
Number of Positions: 1
Expected Length of Service: 8 or 16 months on field, plus orientation prior to departure
Dates Opportunity Is Available: Opportunity dates are dependant upon staff, partner and volunteer availability. Applications are due 4 - 6 months in advance of placement. Next start date: September 2009
Specific Responsibilities:
1. The Office Manager and Part Time Financial Coordinator has the task of streamlining the activity of the Lupeni branch of the New Horizons Foundation. Chiefly, this person will be aware of the vision and concerns in the organization and seek to implement the programming with fellow staff members for the appropriate aim
2. Work closely with the Director and Chief Operating Officer as well as the Team Leader of the branch. Through bi-monthly staff meetings and monthly one-on-one meetings with staff members, the Office Manager will facilitate team work among the staff members and motivation towards the goal of community development and youth empowerment.
3. As a part-time Financial Coordinator, this position lends itself to supervising the financial overview of the New Horizons Foundation and encouraging financial sustainability to grant writers and youth programming implementers. This person will assist with salary dispersal and evaluating salary raises and benefits for staff members. This position will also require minimal account keeping for one of the accounts of the New Horizons Foundation.
4. Assist staff in devotionals, trainings, community planning sessions, etc;
5. Complete weekly or monthly reports regarding work.
Qualifications:
1. Mature Christian committed to serving and following Christ, who is a Canadian or US resident;
2. Able to nurture own faith in a sometimes isolated environment;
3. Experience serving in the church and/or community;
4. Respectful of and ability to thrive in cross cultural settings or another culture;
5. Demonstrated interest in learning about Christian community development;
6. Commitment to CRCNA community development values;
7. Self-starter and able to work and guide own learning without constant on-site supervision;
8. Able and willing to work in a team setting;
9. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required (MS Access also preferred);
10. Ability to invite others into his/her ministry through prayer and financial support;
11. Ability to work effectively while dealing with the ambiguity of adjusting to another culture;
12. Able and willing to learn about a different culture and language;
13. Good oral communication and writing skills;
14. Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor.
15. Three or four year degree from an accredited higher education institution.
16. Minimum 1 year experience in management or coordinating finances for organizations or businesses.
17. Experience or desire to learn accounting techniques.
Financial Requirements of Volunteer:
Estimation of $14,460 (8mos) or $24,320 (16 mos) USD for RT Airfare to Romania, Transfers, In-country travel, Insurance, Orientation, Personal Travel Costs, Living Allowance, Immunizations, Visa Costs, Cell Phone, and Other Personal Expenses.
Benefits:
1. Gain one year of transferable work experience in general community development practices and knowledge;
2. Active exploration of Romanian culture;
3. Learn a foreign language;
4. Increase international and cross-cultural experiences;
5. Contribute to combat poverty;
6. Explore complexities of poverty in Romania;
7. Learn how to work in a team based environment;
8. Learn or increase skills of living in a developing country;
9. Gain a better understanding of how US or Canadian Foreign policies affect other countries;
10. Develop a "greater appreciation for diversity";
11. Engage in experiential learning.
Support and Services Provided for the Volunteer:
*Pre-departure orientation (Required)
*Cultural Orientation (Required)
*Internet Access
*Field Supervision & Mentorship
*Ongoing Field Support
*Language Training
*Debriefing
*Career Counseling
*Assistance and training materials on raising prayer & financial support
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact us today at volunteer@crcna.org.
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