The Civic Education Project (CEP), an international voluntary organization rooted in the belief that democratic society requires critically minded and informed individuals, works to enhance the development of higher and professional education in societies engaged in political and economic transition.

The External Relations Assistant is based in CEP's US Office in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of External Relations. The External Relations Assistant will provide support to External Relations staff in all tasks relating to CEP's fundraising and public relations. Responsibilities include: tracking incoming donations; grant reporting; donor research; updating newsletter and donor databases; managing written communications to donors and Board Members.

Required qualifications:

BA in Russian or C/SEE Area Studies or another social sciences or humanities discipline with a specialization in the region in which CEP operates; excellent (English) writing/editing skills; good organizational skills; very strong communication and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates should be resourceful, good-natured, hard working and committed to the goals of this project ( http://www.cep.org.hu ).

Desired qualifications:

Previous fundraising experience; grant writing/reporting experience; previous experience (travel or study) in the region.

The position is available immediately and we will accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants must be available to start no later than June 29, 2001.

Send cover letter and current resume or CV to:

Erin Gustafson

Civic Education Project

1140 Chapel Street, Suite 2A

New Haven, CT 06511

E-mail: egustafson@cep.yale.edu