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Administrative Internship

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is the nation's largest disability rights organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change.

 AAPD is immediately hiring for an Administrative Assistant intern. Please see the below announcement.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Administrative Assistant Intern

Salary: $12.50

Location: AAPD headquarters, Washington, DC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer the main phone line:
  • Offer resources to general inquires
  • Transfer calls to appropriate staff
  • Knowledge of services for individuals with disabilities
• Greeting guests:
  • Show them to the conference room, offer beverages, and then inform staff of their arrival  
• Mail:
  • Pick up and open mail each day
  • Give all checks to designated staff person
  • Give all remaining mail to staff
• Office supplies:
  • Maintain a general outlook of levels of office and kitchen supplies
  • Coordinate with Accounting to place orders
• Events:
  • Assist in coordination of internal events and external events
    

• Miscellaneous:
  • Assist with miscellaneous tasks with all departments at AAPD, including: Accounting, Development, and Programs
  • Help maintain kitchen and office cleanliness
    Provide general office support as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will satisfy the following qualifications

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Basic knowledge of legislative process
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Proficiency in social media
• IT knowledge Desired
• Passion for people with disabilities, poor and older Americans, with a desire to provide assistance to underserved populations

Education

• Prospective and current students receiving Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant area of study

 AAPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AAPD particularly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and members of minority groups.

Employer’s Rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any lawful reason.

Internships at AAPD are voluntary, at-will relationships for no defined period of time.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to sortman@aapd.com. Subject line should read “Administrative Assistant Internship” only. A cover letter and resume must be attached (PDF or Word). Submissions which do not follow the above instructions will not be considered as applicants.

Due to the extremely high volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.

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