Administrative Assistant

Be part of an exciting organization that is transforming an industry for the betterment of business and the environment!

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 8,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability, currently has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is interested in being part of the growing green building movement. 

This Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to senior staff of the Education & Research department, including handling calls and email traffic, scheduling meetings and educational programs, planning travel, preparing documents, filing and copying... all in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates should have the ability to work well with a diverse professional staff, take on special projects and work independently. 

Specific Responsibilities Include: 

• Schedule and coordinate logistics for staff meetings and in-house education programming 
• Prepare correspondence, documents, presentations and reports 
• Coordinate travel logistics 
• Handle telephone messages and correspondence 
• Maintain directory of professional contacts 
• Process expense reimbursement requests 
• Process department timesheets and expense reports 
• Manage staff travel/leave calendar 
• Handle general administrative tasks and special projects as needed

• Bachelors degree preferred 
• 1-3 years professional office experience 
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks 
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong organizational and computer skills (MS Office) 
• Appreciation of USGBC Mission

Compensation includes excellent benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.

Application Instructions

Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email or fax, attn: E. Tarring.