NRDC is seeking a Program Coordinator for the American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC) in the Healthy People and Thriving Communities program. The American Cities Climate Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for 20 ambitious cities to significantly deepen and accelerate their efforts to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future for their residents. The Program Coordinator position will provide support for the project team, including providing logistics support on convenings and meetings; facilitating information flow; and managing key administrative functions. Additionally, this position will provide day-to-day research support on other Challenge activities. THIS IS A TERM LIMITED POSITION THROUGH 12/31/2020
- Support the team’s daily operations by managing calendars and meetings, booking travel, and providing other general administrative assistance.
- Process and manage expenses, invoices, and contracts.
- Manage grants and project budget reports.
- Manage contracts with consultants and vendors.
- Provide logistics support on convenings and meetings.
- Track metrics for the ACCC team for regular reporting within the project and partners
- Facilitate information flow within the ACCC team, including taking and distributing notes and keeping files organized on Dropbox and Google Suite.
- 1-3 years administrative experience.
- Familiarity with clean energy and climate policy and programs at the city level preferred.
- 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.