Context: The Administrative Assistant performs various administrative duties to support the day to day operations of a chapter office and the Executive Committee.
Scope: The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and general office duties, coordinates chapter activities and meetings, interacts with volunteers, and responds to routine inquires from members, volunteers, and the general public.
- Provides clerical and administrative support to Sr. Chapter Director/Community Outreach Coordinator.
- Maintains files and databases including the mailing lists, activist lists, membership, volunteers and contributors.
- Responds to routine inquiries concerning membership and outings events from the general public, members, and volunteers. Routes other calls as appropriate.
- Maintains office supplies, equipment and computer systems. Contacts vendors for repairs and maintenance.
- Assists in the recruitment and organizing of volunteers. Refers interested members to appropriate committees and volunteer leaders.
- Reviews and routes incoming mail. Responds to inquires as appropriate by sending membership information, environmental issues, chapter schedules and events.
- May conduct routine research on specific issues.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as directed.
- Performs public advocacy by attending public meetings on Club issues.
- Helps organize events.
- Proficiency with computer programs including word processors, spreadsheets, and database.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, members, staff and the general public.
- Ability to organize events.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 8 non-exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.