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Program Assistant, Fishery Solutions Center

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Massachusetts - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name Environmental Defense Fund
Contact Name
Telephone 1-800-684-3322
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, we tackle the most serious environmental problem...a scrappy group of scientists and a lawyer on Long Island, New York, fighting to save osprey from the toxic pesticide DDT. Using scientific evidence, our founders got DDT banned nationwide. Today, we’re one of the world's leading environmental organizations. In the U.S., Fortune magazine called our board one of the country's most influential nonprofit boards. You can see the jobs of the EDF on their website.
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Description

The Program Assistant will report to the FiSC Project Manager and play a key role in ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day activities. The Program Assistant will work with the FiSC Operations Team to provide advanced administrative support to the FiSC.OVERALL FUNCTION

Environmental Defense Fund is currently looking to hire a Program Assistant to provide support to the [INSERT] team. The Program Assistant has primary administrative responsibility across a wide range of tasks and functions associated with the team. The Program Assistant helps ensure the smooth and effective function of the project, including helping coordinate and facilitate recurring meetings and internal communications. The Program Assistant will also engage in program and policy work as needed, including but not limited to research, writing and editing, and review of material

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provide scheduling assistance, calendar management and support with travel arrangements for senior FiSC team members
  • Support Project Manager in managing team budget by accurately tracking expenses
  • Process expense reports, reimbursements and invoices
  • Set-up new vendors and research vendor issues as necessary
  • Assist in processing and executing contracts for vendors
  • Ensure smooth logistics for onsite meetings and visitors including conference room reservations, meal planning, and logistics, both in preparation and execution
  • Provide administrative support including document preparation, proofreading etc.
  • Maintain well-organized and accessible electronic and paper files
  • Work with the Oceans Program Operations Team on cross-programmatic activities, including the development of new project management tools, roll out of updated procedures, planning of program-wide events and other similar activities
  • As needed, assist with special projects that improve thecommunication, coordination, and productivity of the Fishery Solution Center and Oceans Program

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • At least 2 years of professional experience with administrative work

        Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy with numbers, and organizational abilities

        Ability to effectively juggle and execute multiple, time-sensitive tasks simultaneously

        Ability to work in a team setting, and also to work independently in accordance with routinized practices and procedures

        Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently to solve problems in an efficient and effective manner

        Excellent written and oral communication skills

        Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on day-to-day responsibilities

        Highly proficient computer skills, including MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

 

 

Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

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