NRDC is seeking a Program Assistant in our Chicago office to work with two Nature attorneys, Senior Attorney with the Sustainable FERC Project, and Attorney with Clean Vehicles & Fuels Project. This is an administrative position: The candidate must be able to efficiently handle administrative tasks such as: scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings, coordinating and booking travel, processing expenses, managing budgets, performing basic research, proofreading and preparing written materials.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Tracking project budget expenses and revenue;
- Processing invoices and business expenses;
- Organizing and manipulating data in Excel, including pivot tables;
- Scheduling and facilitating internal and external meetings;
- Maintaining calendar appointments and meetings;
- Coordinating travel arrangements;
- Editing, formatting, and proofreading documents and presentations;
- Basic research;
- Providing general administrative support and help with ad hoc projects as needed.
Educational Background:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience;
Skills/Experience:
- 2 years previous administrative experience;
- Attention to detail, including strong proofreading skills (a proofreading test will be given during in-person interviews);
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities, follow organizational procedures, and perform quickly and accurately under deadlines;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Excellent time-management skills;
- Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 27 2018
Active Until:
Jun 27 2018
Hiring Organization:
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit