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20 May 2009

Wanted: Administrative Assistant (Carlos P. Romulo Foundation)

Category: Job Openings

Job title: Administrative Assistant
Institution: Carlos P. Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development
Note: “Applicants with a strong background in library science… may negotiate for a higher salary.”


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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTY . . . FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE

The Carlos P. Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development is currently considering applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant. In addition to regular office administration, the assistant’s primary responsibility is to help the Director of Archives care for, arrange, and reference the late General Romulo’s memorabilia, which includes speeches, letters, photographs, films, and so on.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in preserving the legacy of General Carlos P. Romulo.
2. Helps the Director identify which memorabilia are good to highlight on the website, and culls together various related items to make up a story.
3. Carries out day-to-day archival practices, with close supervision.
4. Coordinates with website manager on content on a weekly basis.
5. Trawls the contents of existing digital database, and will eventually lend a hand in maintaining it.
6. Assists the Director with collection of original historical documents and reference material.
7. Assists in research and writing about Carlos P. Romulo and general history, both for the general public and the scholarly community.
8. Interacts with appropriate vendors.
9. Travels off-site, especially to other libraries and museums, when required.
10. Duties include but may not be limited to the above.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Basic tech ability. Know how to duplicate CDs and burn DVDs and obtain whatever software is needed. Can source, canvass, and purchase equipment.
Experience in blogging and website maintenance a plus.
Detail-oriented. Make accurate database entries and spot errors.
Organized. Maintain complex files of Romulo speeches, photos, letters, and
other documents.
Self-motivated. Inclined to take initiative and work unsupervised. Eager to
learn.
Able to write well in English.
Basic knowledge of and genuine interest in Carlos P. Romulo and his works.

SALARY

This is a part-time position: M thru F, 9am to 1pm, which will likely become
full-time within three months, depending on applicant’s specific abilities.

part-time, 15 to 18 thousand, depending on experience; full-time, 30 to 35 thousand, net of taxes.

Applicants with a strong background in library science, archival studies, or related field OR expertise in working with different physical formats, including paper, sound recordings, video materials, and photographs, may negotiate for a higher salary.

If interested, please email a CV to Liana Romulo at info@carlospromulo.org. Please include, too, a brief statement (150 words or less) explaining why you think you are right for the position.

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