Project Assistant
Are you interested in working in international development with an intercultural, dynamic, purpose driven women’s owned business that’s empowering international leaders? Are you passionate about learning, leadership and capacity strengthening around the world? Working with local partners in advancing the SDGs? Are you interested in shaping emergent fields such as climate change and digital transformation? Come work with us!
Bean Group Global (BGG) is a women-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in learning and leadership development for local and international organizations. BGG designs context-specific scenario-based learning programs to simulate management challenges that require agile problem solving and critical thinking - skills essential for sustainability and organizational viability. Our programs provide opportunities to practice new leadership approaches, supported by professional coaching, peer feedback and training.
Team BGG comprises diverse, agile, global, and multilingual learning and organizational development professionals who are mission-driven, committed to learning and knowledge sharing as a means to bring greater equity and opportunity to the global community.
We are currently seeking a Project Assistant to provide part-time writing and administrative support for various projects and training programs conducted domestically and internationally. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and can provide support in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. At BGG, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while learning from experts in the international development field.
BGG is looking for individuals with interest, experience or knowledge in the following areas:
- International development
- Global health
- Public policy
- Education and virtual learning
- Leadership and organizational development
- Communications, marketing & social media
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Position Title: Project Assistant
The Project assistant must be able to work between 20-30 hours per week . This position is flexible, with the option to be entirely remote, in-person, or a mix of both. Our headquarters are located in Easthampton, MA.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical and logistical support to project activities, travel and other necessary preparations for professional and organizational development facilitation, and multi-sectoral events of differing scales.
- Schedule and prepare for team meetings, develop after action review reports, meeting notes, and other materials including evaluation forms, and technical documents.
- Contribute to new business development practices: search for new opportunities; track business forecasts; outreach to BGG’s consultant and partner network
- Support the development and submission of highly-detailed technical proposals
- Create written content, design graphics (on Canva) and manage BGG’s social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and email newsletter
- Ensure timely and high-quality reviews and submissions of deliverables during project implementation
- Support the development of detailed workplans for project implementation
- Support web-based learning, for example by serving in the role of producer for virtual sessions, sourcing photos, images, videos, and music based on specific criteria, and other related duties as assigned
- Contribute to contract implementation, including adherence to contract requirements and government regulations in collaboration with your Supervisor and BGG President
- Maintain up-to-date participant lists for learning programs, draft communications, draft and send welcome letters, materials and logistics emails, respond to questions, troubleshoot issues with logistics etc.
- Provide support to BGG’s other staff in research and knowledge management processes in support of team activities and projects
- Attend networking events, industry days, and other professional development opportunities on behalf of BGG
- Engage fully as a member of the Bean Group Global staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other BGG events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- At a minimum, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required; additional languages highly desirable
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
- Previous event planning and management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Suite etc.
- Proven capacity to take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels
Desirable skills:
- Familiarity with ed tech
- Digital learning experience
- Infographics & data visualization
- Foreign language ability
- Survey Design
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
To Apply
Please send a resume, thoughtful cover letter, and an optional 1-2 page writing sample to info@beangroupglobal.com. Letters should be addressed to Sharon Bean. Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, or could carry over to fulfill the responsibility requirements. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For more information about Bean Group Global, please visit our website (www.beangroupglobal.com) and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bean-group-global
It is the policy of Bean Group Global that:
- Recruitment and hiring of all personnel is conducted without discrimination against any individual with regard to race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
- All staff and personnel will not discriminate against any employee or participant because of race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
- All individuals are welcome to participate regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
- All employees, students, and other participants should be able to enjoy an environment free of discrimination and harassment. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination or harassment in the areas of race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Our organization does not and will not tolerate conduct by any employee, student, volunteer, contractor, visitor or vendor which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s ability to learn in a welcoming environment.