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Description
Cascadia Consulting Group is a recognized leader in environmental management consulting. Founded in Seattle in 1993, Cascadia is a professional firm specializing in climate change, water resource management, outreach & social marketing, and solid waste management consulting throughout the country.
Our employees are highly motivated self-starters with energy, creativity, and a sense of humor. Cascadia is a collaborative and fast-paced work environment that received the 2007 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.
We are currently seeking a full-time, entry-level project assistant to support our research-related projects, the bulk of which are waste and recycling composition studies.
Primary job responsibilities:
* Participating in out-of-the-office field work conducting surveys and participating in waste or recycling sorting;
* Conducting quantitative analyses, including development and use of spreadsheets and databases;
* Assisting with writing and preparing reports for public and private clients;
* Organizing field work supplies; and
* Managing data forms and data entry.
The ideal candidate will:
* Be willing to work hard in challenging conditions, such as inclement weather;
* Show strong critical thinking and research skills, including demonstrated capabilities in quantitative analysis;
* Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills;
* Have an undergraduate degree, preferably with coursework in quantitative methods (e.g., economics, mathematics) and/or environmental studies (e.g., ecology, environmental science/policy, geology);
* Bring 1-2 years prior work or volunteer experience in resource conservation, recycling and solid waste, or sustainability issues; and
* Be a skilled user of spreadsheets and databases.
Expected annual salary range is in the low to mid-30s, depending on experience; compensation is competitive within the environmental arena. Benefits include health insurance, a discounted FlexPass, and generous vacation.
For the right candidate, this position has opportunities for growth and progressively increasing project responsibility.
To Apply
If you meet these qualifications, please email your resume and letter of interest by Friday, February 1. Please note "Project Assistant" in your email subject line and let us know how you learned of this job opening in your cover letter or email message.
Cascadia Consulting Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strongly encourages persons of color, women, and veterans to apply.