Career Opportunities

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Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF) offers exciting career opportunities that allow for sharing your passion for supporting scholastic achievement, public service programs, and research initiatives focused upon African American women. If this sounds good to you, and you would like to become a member of the DREF Team, then please check the job listings below to find a career that’s right for you!

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Part-Time Accounting Assistant
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT POSITION

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) in 1967. It operates as a separate entity to advance its mission of, “Identifying issues affecting Black women, their families, and communities of the African Diaspora globally, and creates solutions through research, programming, and funding in support of charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other collaborative organizations.”

DREF is seeking applicants for the Foundation’s part-time Accounting Assistant position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable for the NIH All of Us Research Program.
- Develop, plan, coordinate and implement strategies that reflects the goals of the DREF Research Matters for All of Us program specifically related to the finances.
- Maintain financial policies throughout the All of Us.
- Work collaboratively with institutional representatives to support the financial program needs and execution strategy.
- Track, budget, and organize and program expenses.
- Work with the Program Assistant and Accountant to manage the budget, respond to financial requests, track expenditures, and process transactions associated with the DREF Research Matters for All of Us program.
- Establish and maintain a centralized data management system while updating records related to finances.
- Generate accounts payable aging reports; request and maintain vendor information for tax reporting purposes and respond to any vendor inquires.
- Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- One to three years of finance experience. Previous financial experience in a not- for- profit, preferred
- A working knowledge generally accepted accounting principle (GAAP).
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
BENEFITS
- Assignment will require 20 hours per week.
- No benefits.
LOCATION OF DUTIES
- Hybrid schedule with 1-2 days on-site. Applicant must live in the DMV area.
To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume via email to: jobs@deltafoundation.net

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time.

Since its founding, Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 initiated members and over 1,000 chartered chapters worldwide.

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