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Description
Last day to apply: January 21, 2008
Green Seal is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization and provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace.
We are currently seeking a responsible, substantive person to oversee daily office operations in our Washington, DC office. This individual will interact heavily with the general public, press, donors, and every staff member on a regular basis.
Responsibilities include:
- Answer & troubleshoot multi-line telephone, receive visitors, and accept deliveries.
- As Green Seal's first point of contact with the public: respond to general mail, and phone inquiries for information in a pleasant manner. This requires becoming intimately familiar with Green Seal's research and operations.
- Provide general administrative assistance.
- Handle outgoing Green Seal mailings and assist with publication production and distribution.
- Maintain office equipment and office supply inventory.
- Post internship and job listings and route resumes to the appropriate staff.
- Other duties, as assigned.
This is a "roll up your sleeves" position.
Required skill sets:
- Computer literacy (Internet, Excel, and Word) (Required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Required)
- Ability to manage several activities at the same time (Required)
- Demonstrates positive can do attitude and is resourceful (Required) - Related experience handling customers or general public on the phone or via email (strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated commitment to the environment and principles of sustainability (strongly preferred)
- Interest in the preserving the environment and basic knowledge of the green market (strongly preferred)
- Internet research experience (preferred)
- Outstanding attention to detail; dedication to go the extra mile (a plus)
- Related experience in non-profit sector (a plus)
- Sense of humor (a plus)
How to apply:
Email, fax or mail cover letter and resume. Deadline: January 21, 2008. No phone calls please.
Rani A. Bhattacharyya,
Green Seal, Inc.,
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 827,
Washington, DC 20036