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Description
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit international environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Beijing, China. Our staff of over 350 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.
Position Summary:
NRDC seeks a Program Assistant to work in its New York Office with its China Program and its Center for Market Transformation. The Program Assistant will provide administrative and occasional research support to several professionals in these programs.
Essential Functions:
* Researching, drafting, word processing, editing, and proofreading for technical and policy documents, reports, publications, memoranda, correspondence, website contents, etc.
* Basic computer graphic tasks such as producing greeting/holiday cards, invitations, and announcements.
* Maintaining photo, news and document inventory.
* Clerical responsibilities such as printing, copying, filing, mailing, scanning, and faxing.
* Coordinating staff schedules, handling travel arrangements, completing expense reports and lobbying timesheets, and preparing requests for reimbursements and contractual payments.
* Serving as a contact person for external inquiries on the related programs.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work independently, follow organizational procedures and perform accurately under deadlines.
* Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
* Ability to organize and manage small external events
* Highly detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
* Solid knowledge of word processing and other common Microsoft applications including at least Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
* Experience with graphic software such as Adobe Photoshop as well as HTML a plus.
* College degree and/or prior office experience.
* Interest in and basic knowledge of environmental issues.
Position is excellent for someone considering a graduate degree in the environmental field.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment and are committed to workplace diversity. Salary is low to mid $30k's commensurate with experience.
Applicants should email a resume and cover letter by June 30, 2006. No phone calls or faxes. Please reference where you saw this posting.
NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.