NRDC is seeking a Program Assistant (PA) to support the Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) team. EEFA unites people from diverse sectors and backgrounds to collectively make multifamily affordable buildings healthy, energy- and water-efficient to improve housing in low-income communities so they can receive their share of environmental and economic benefits. The PA will be primarily responsible for administrative and budgetary support for the team and will work closely with the team on issues related to affordable housing and energy efficiency. The position requires very strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple tasks and complex schedules.
Areas of Responsibility:
Provide administrative support to EEFA team including:
- Support the project’s daily operations by managing calendars, meetings, recording meeting notes, and providing general administrative assistance.
- Scheduling and organizing numerous in-person and conference call meetings
- Preparing monthly American Express and personal reimbursement reports
- Tracking and updating EEFA expenses throughout the fiscal year
- Processing contracts and invoices from consultants and outside vendors
- Making travel arrangements including transportation, lodging accommodations, and car rentals
- Working closely with EEFA team to coordinate meetings, calls, program budget, etc.
- Organizing triannual retreats and/or conferences on and off-site
- Help with maintaining and organizing EEFA’s social media and website content
- Providing research, writing and editing support
- Executing special projects as warranted
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple work streams and competing deadlines under pressure.
- Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with a professional manner, positive attitude and sense of humor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work discretely with sensitive information.
- High proficiency with Microsoft office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Highly experienced in administrative tasks.
- Knowledge of excel spreadsheets, database management, and experience with budget tracking is preferred.
- Strong ability to manage complex schedules and different working styles.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Passion for environmental issues is preferred.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 12 2019
Active Until:
Jul 12 2019
Hiring Organization:
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit