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Job Opening - Women Make Movies

POSITION AVAILABLE

FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Founded in 1972, Women Make Movies is a non-profit feminist, media arts organization dedicated to the distribution and exhibition of films and videotapes by and about women. With a collection of more than 500 titles, WMM is the largest distributor of films and videotapes by and about women in the world. WMM also facilitates the production of feminist media through a production assistance program, which includes a workshop series, seminars, and a fiscal sponsorship program. WMM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women of color, lesbians, and older women to apply.

Women Make Movies is seeking a full-time Administrative/Business Manager to join our senior management team; this person will manage the administrative and business operations of a thriving and busy 14-person office.

Responsibilities Include:

* Human Resources administration, including the management, recruitment, and retention of staff, and the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
* Supervision of IT infrastructure, ensuring that systems are fully functional and coordinating with IT consultants as needed.
* Supervision of floor operations, including oversight of lease negotiations, tenant relations, and other occupancy-related issues.
* Supervision of three-person administrative team and oversight of general office management.
* Working with the Executive Director to strategically plan for the future, including the development of operational plans, staff work plans, and budget projections.
* Assisting the Executive Director with development activities, including financial and fiscal reporting.

Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements:

* 3-5 years of progressive, management-level responsibility in a women's or arts organization, the film industry, or a related nonprofit field
* Excellent financial, budgeting, and operations management skills
* Proven experience in program or institutional management
* Ability to design and implement organizational systems using available technology
* Ability to prioritize and problem-solve while handling multiple tasks, supervising, and managing the work of others
* Superior written and verbal communication skills
* Flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude

Salary and Benefits:

* Competitive salary based upon experience.
* Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, long term disability, retirement plan, vacation, and paid holidays.

To apply: Send, email, or fax resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience and salary requirements (please do not say negotiable; though you may give us a range) to Women Make Movies, 462 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10013, fax (212) 925-2052, email info@wmm.com, Subject Administrative Manager. No phone calls, please. Immediate placement for the right candidate!

Starts11/03/2006
Ends12/01/2006
IssuesGender/Women, Body Image, Equal Opportunities, Reproductive Rights, Sexual Harrassment, Violence against women, Fair Representation
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Posted on November 10, 2006 in Job / Internship by WMM