Overview
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented Boston-based individual to be our operations assistant.Reporting to the executive director (ED), the operations assistant (OA) provides administrative support to the FSF’s activities and works mainly in coordination with the operations team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated, and enjoys operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- * Coordinating the shop, monitoring inventory and related office supplies, and handling processing and shipping of all orders.
- * Shipping inventory as requested to support events, speeches and conferences.
- * Data entry of donations, membership dues, and credit card payments.
- * Bank deposits.
- * Mail pickup, processing and handling of correspondence at the FSF office.
- * Recruiting and coordinating in-person and remote volunteers to support the above functions.
- * Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor. The FSF is a mature but growing organization that works globally and seeks to have its materials distributed in as many languages as possible; as such, multilingual candidates will have an advantage. We work hard but offer a humane and fun work environment. Existing staff get the first chance at any new job openings.
Location and working environment:
The OA is required to work on-site at the FSF’s downtown Boston office. With our small staff, each person makes a clear contribution. We work hard but offer a humane and fun work environment. Existing staff get the first chance at any new job openings.