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Administrative/Program Associate
• Bachelor's degree, plus two years relevant office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Motivated team player, able to shift daily workplan as priorities change.
• Effective coordinator with internal staff and key outside constituents.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and the Internet.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Motivated by a commitment to the importance of the environment.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.
Cheryl Pickard
Human Resource Generalist
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Email: jobs@environmentaldefense.org
Fax: (202) 234-6049
Cheryl Pickard
jobs@environmentaldefense.org
07-31-2008 05:00 PM
Environmental Defense Fund
Raleigh, NC
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967, focuses on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense Fund is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine. ***** Environmental Defense Fund is seeking a full-time Administrative and Program Associate for its Raleigh, North Carolina office. This position will serve 50% time as executive/administrative assistant to the Director of the office, and 50% time as program assistant to environmental program staff (in either the Climate and Air Quality or Land, Water, Wildlife programs. This position handles sensitive and confidential information and must demonstrate an ability to meet strict deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. ***** Key responsibilities: The Administrative/Program Associate will be responsible for the following and other duties as assigned. • Maintain calendar, schedule and organize meetings and conference calls for the Director and other program staff as appropriate. • Document preparation to include word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. • Conduct Internet and library research and analysis on a range of environmental or other issues. • Proofread documents, edit and format documents, letters, and reports. • Photocopy, fax, develop and maintain filing systems. • Manage event planning and meetings for the NC Board of Trustees and other events as needed. Assist with communications and appropriate activities between NC Board of Trustees and the Director. • Provide administrative assistance to the environmental program staff in the Climate & Air or Land, Water, Wildlife Programs. • File expense reports for the Director and other staff as needed. • Act as liaison between all office staff and the Director ensuring that they receive proper attention and response. • Handle confidential and non-routine items. • Various administrative and research tasks as needed. • Oversee environmental program staff compliance with North Carolina lobbying and ethics laws, training provided.
