Green Assistant, Office Services

Founded in 1906, American Jewish Committee (AJC) seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. In addition to its New York headquarters and Office of Government & International Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has regional offices and affiliates across the U.S. and overseas in addition to a multitude of global partnerships.

Among Jewish organizations, AJC is the preeminent leader in the global arena. With a presence in Belgium, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy and Switzerland, AJC's network of relationships with, and access to, the key decision makers and thought leaders on every continent is unmatched. AJC is recognized by foreign leaders, the Israeli and U.S. governments as an effective and trusted interlocutor for Jewish issues, human rights and advocacy for democratic values. Today, AJC proactively tackles the greatest concerns of Jewish communities around the globe. In 2011 AJC received LEED-EB gold certification.

Position Overview:

The assistant will help with various sustainability projects; tightly manage and control costs; deliver outstanding customer services and timely and accurate information. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in property and building management as well as environmental studies, green products and technology.

Responsibilities: 

LEED Responsibilities:

• Keep all USGBC LEED-EB documents up to date and review these documents for energy savings and upgrades.
• Draft energy management plans including lighting control plans and water saving plans in coordination with department resources.
• Conduct internet research for sustainable products
• Assist purchasing with making sure orders are certified green for office and building supplies and provide tracking documentation.
• Maintain current city, state and federal compliance records and monitor websites for green code compliance requirements.
• Ensure that green interior and exterior cleaning standards are met by periodic inspections
• Maintain recycling standards. 

Building Responsibilities:

• Assist with real estate management including providing reports, imputing work orders, helping manage renovations
• Process invoices and monitor department budgets
• Systematize office services and building documents to ensure efficiencies and compliance.
• Troubleshoot problems and arrange for repairs and/or improvements
• Other projects as needed 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required, science degree strongly preferred
• 1 to 3 years related experience, green experience or certification preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
• Dependable
• Respect for and adherence to confidentiality is required
• Well-developed customer service orientation
• Research skills
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• A self-starter, willing to take the initiative
• A team player as well as able to work independently
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Able to act in a calm, clear manner in the event of an emergency
• Passion for the mission of AJC
• A demonstrated commitment to high ethical standard and values
• Excellent computer skills required MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Analytical skills
• Willingness to complete work outside of standard working hours

To Apply:

Please submit your application here.

AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer