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Description
The Trustees of Reservations is seeking qualified applicants for a Program Assistant to provide administrative assistance for a wide range of land conservation, ecology, and planning projects. This position works under the Land Conservation Department and the Planning & Stewardship Department located at the Doyle Conservation Center in Leominster, Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Program Assistant include Management Planning support (editing and formatting reports, preparing and distributing materials for committees, meeting minutes); Information Management (print, assemble, and distribute reports); Research Assistance (briefing papers); Clerical support (mailings, filing, scheduling and contacts); Land Conservation Project Assistance (documenting conservation restrictions, outreach to landowners); and Putnam Conservation Institute support (maintaining web site, providing logistical support for events).
Qualifications
Work experience in an office setting; strong interest in conservation; Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in the environmental sciences or related field; good written and verbal communication skills; computer literacy with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience and ability working with multiple colleagues; good organization and attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently and effectively without close supervision; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; and the ability to travel throughout Massachusetts in your own vehicle. Experience in working with maps (e.g., USGS, GIS and Assessor's maps) is a plus.
Work Schedule and Salary
This is a full-time, entry-level position. Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel within Massachusetts. This position reports jointly to the Director of Planning and Stewardship and the Director of Land Conservation. Salary is based on skill and experience; includes an excellent benefits package.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, rsum, two references, and salary requirements to:
Program Assistant Search<BR . The Trustees of Reservations
464 Abbott Ave
Leominster MA 01453-5446
No telephone calls, please.
The Trustees of Reservations is a non-profit conservation and preservation organization founded in 1891 to preserve for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value within Massachusetts and to protect special places across the state.
The Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.