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Description
The Natural Resources Defense Council, a national non-profit environmental advocacy organization, seeks a Program Assistant to join its Smart Growth and International teams, specifically the China Clean Air Energy Project in Washington, DC.
NRDC is a membership organization dedicated to protecting the natural environment and improving the quality of public health. It has more than 500,000 members and contributors in the U.S. and abroad. This varied and exciting position offers an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with the business of environmental advocacy within one of the nations leading nonprofit institutions.
Duties:
Responsibilities include:
- Administrative support including word processing, editing, and proofreading legal, scientific, technical, and public education documents, and various office tasks such as copying, filing, mailing, and faxing.
- Coordinating staff schedules, handling travel arrangements and completing expense reports.
- Serving as initial contact person for program information and, to the extent time permits, handling intern-level assignments such as research, writing, and attending meetings related to NRDCs work.
- Assisting with coverage for receptionist and other program assistants when they are out of the office.
Qualifications:
- Strong interest in environmental issues relating to Smart Growth and International.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
- Ability to work independently, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities, get along well with colleagues, follow organizational procedures, and perform accurately under deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail.
- Bachelors degree required.
Salary is commensurate with training and experience. NRDC offers excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment.
NRDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity; people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is available immediately.
Application Instructions:
Please send letter, resume, salary requirements and writing sample to:
Human Resources Dept PA,
NRDC,
1200 New York Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20005
email to HR_DC@nrdc.org.
No phone calls or faxes, please.