The task requires frequent communications with travel agencies, with the Russian Consulate about visas, with especially with American travelers and Russian hosts. Maintain financial records for the Russian and Kazakh programs including spreadsheet reports, vouchers, expense records, money advances, reimbursements, etc, 6. Translate from English to Russian and Russian to English. Perform general office duties including mailings, filing, copying, ordering supplies, distributing information, and liaison with Earth Island Institute. Ability to read and write in Russian at advanced level.
Communication skills in spoken and written English.
Skill and comfort in handling financial records. Bookkeeping experience especially with non-profit organizations.