Administrative Assistant

Practice Greenhealth is a US based membership organization that offers a full range of tools, resources, technical assistance and networking opportunities to engage all sectors within the health care industry in shifting the market toward environmentally preferable products and safer, healthier practices.  For more information about Practice Greenhealth visit our website.

Position Overview:

Practice Greenhealth is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide support to staff including the Executive Director and the Membership Director. This person will also provide administrative support to staff located in other areas of the US. 

Responsibilities: 

In addition to general support to the staff, some of the specific responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will include:

• Membership database maintenance,
• Managing mailings and communications to membership,
• General office management,
• Some meeting planning and coordination,
• Scheduling conference calls and taking meeting minutes,
• Travel and expenses assistance for the ED.

The Administrative Assistant will also work closely with Health Care Without Harm staff, an affiliated organization co-located with Practice Greenhealth in Arlington, Virginia.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in non-profit or business administration;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• High proficiency in computer and internet use including Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with basic HTML;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Creative multi-tasking and problem solving abilities;
• Demonstrated dedication to environmental and public health protection;
• The ability to take initiative while working independently and prioritizing competing needs;
• The ability to thrive in a small, casual, fast paced office environment. 

Compensation: The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

The position is 40 hours per week with generous benefits.  The start date is ASAP. This position will be located in Arlington ,VA in Rosslyn.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter including your preferred start date, resume, short writing sample and 3 references to Jolie Rosst,
Manager of Administration and Finance.

Please do not mail hard copies of your application package and no phone calls please. We will carefully review all applications and contact you immediately if we think you are a good fit for the position.

Practice Greenhealth is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are encouraged to apply.