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Description
Keep America Beautiful, Inc., established in 1953, is the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. With a network of over 1,200 affiliate and participating organizations, Keep America Beautiful forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments. To learn more go to Keep America Beautiful.
Position Overview:
This position at Keep America Beautiful and is designed to provide the chosen candidate with a solid introduction to KAB and the opportunity to move on to a permanent position within the organization after one year of direct support to the President /CEO. Responsibilities include program and special event support, research and administrative duties.
Reports to: President and CEO
Responsibilities:
- Program & Research
Assist senior staff with development and implementation of KAB programs in the areas of litter prevention, beautification and recycling. Attend and help execute off-site special events for KAB's major programs including the Great American Cleanup and America Recycles Day. Research a variety of subjects, experts, trends and issues that impact KAB programs and its network of more than 550 Affiliates throughout the United States.
- Administrative support for the President
- Travel and calendar coordination
- Meeting planning
- Correspondence
- Interaction with partners and outside organizations
- Prepare and edit Power Point presentations
Qualifications:
- College graduate
- Background in Environmental Studies or Sustainability desired Knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs
- Self-starter
- Ability to anticipate needs
- Ability to work without supervision
Compensation: Medical and dental benefits are provided as well as participation in a 403b plan.
Benefits of Working for Keep America Beautiful:
Keep America Beautiful offers an environmentally-friendly office, with employees participating in new ways of "greening" the office and encouraging a healthy work life balance. Employees are welcome to bike to work. The office is located in the center of Stamford near numerous restaurants and other night life, surrounded by city parks offering kayaking and summer concerts. The office is a ten minute walk to the Stamford train station; an easily accessible hub for commuters. New York City is less than a one hour train ride from Stamford.
KAB offers summer hours and flex time options. Employees are encouraged to spend one week of volunteer time and are given $500 towards travel/expenses related to volunteering or to donate directly to an organization they already work with. This time is paid and, in addition to vacation time.
The open office design encourages employees to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams. Employees have access to use of the on-site gym, and shower facilities.
Keep America Beautiful is a family-friendly office, and employees are given paid maternity and paternity leave. Employees are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities and travel to work on environmental projects with the more than 600 KAB Affiliates across the country. Every other year, the staff has an off-site retreat to find solutions to best develop KAB and work with colleagues.
To Apply:
All interested persons should please submit a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Dillon, by November 1, 2010