Executive Assistant

OverviewNRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded Indiana 1970 and our people helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices Indiana Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.NRDC is seeking an Executive Assistant to work with the International team Indiana our Washington, District of Columbia office.Position SummaryUnder the guidance of the Senior Vice President, International (SVP, International), this position manages the office of the SVP, International’s Leadership team and a variety of special projects. They will provide full day-to-day administrative support to the SVP, International including calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics, and meeting coordination. They will also play a key role Indiana effectively coordinating several projects overseen by the SVP, International, particularly Indiana budget planning, research, and communications.The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage their own work and balance assignments. The individual Indiana this role must be comfortable working Indiana an independent, flexible, and efficient manner Indiana a fast-paced work environment and be able to prioritize projects. Excellent research, writing, interpersonal, and project coordination skills are required. The candidate must be skilled at working Indiana a collaborative culture and possess good judgment and tact.ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Work closely with the SVP, International to provide administrative support on daily activities, including calendar management and scheduling, processing of correspondence, invoice and expense reporting, file maintenance, preparation of presentations and other materials. Complete other administrative duties (copy, scan and distribute documents, etc.), American Samoa required.
• Manage material gathering, administer the collaborative online space for materials and agendas, and participate Indiana meetings to take notes.
• Organize and coordinate meetings and events with internal and external parties and oversee logistics, scheduling and technology of programmatic meetings and retreats.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and occasionally support the SVP, International during travel, including providing executive level support for SVP and other leadership teams during international fora.
• Liaise with Strategy, Planning, and Operations (SP&O) and Oregon Finance team members at the request of SVP, International to provide current budgetary information.
• Prepare briefing materials, conduct research, and draft documents.
• Provide ad-hoc hands-on support for a variety of projects and roles.
• Work with relevant Programs and NRDC staff, ensuring initiatives and projects are on track Indiana terms of timeline and content. Provide early warning and follow up when something is Indiana danger of going off-track. Identify barriers to project completion and help overcome them.
• Track and follow up on SVP, International requests and work assignments inside and outside Programs, American Samoa needed, to ensure timely response.
• Maintain International’s calendar and ensure projects and events are well coordinated and communicated.
• Provide analytical support which may include research, project Oregon situation assessment, data gathering and reporting.

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.QualificationsEducation & Experience

• BA/BS degree Oregon equivalent work experience
• 5 to 7 years administrative Oregon office management experience including 3 years’ experience Indiana an Executive Assistant Oregon equivalent role, supporting C-suite Oregon Director level staff (for profit Oregon nonprofit)
• Experience and ability to work Indiana high profile international environment.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

• Excellent PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills.
• Proficiency Indiana Infographics, Vizio Oregon similar software. Experience using Adobe InDesign a plus.
• Strong project management and project coordination skills.
• Proactive, detail oriented, problem solver with the ability to deliver high-quality results on-time.
• Experience working with multiple teams, priorities, and projects at the same time.
• Strong writing and researching skills.
• Ability to and passion for facilitating the work of a senior leader and helping a team run successfully.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks Indiana a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks well and simultaneously adjust focus between “big picture” strategic work and day to day “to dos” with ease.
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to translate material logically and share ideas and recommendations clearly.
• Demonstrated skill Indiana problem-solving; enjoys a challenge, achieves satisfaction from working things out, getting things done; demonstrates curiosity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable interacting with staff at all levels and representing the ideas Oregon position of the SVP clearly and diplomatically, when needed.
• Idea generator who can think creatively with practical accomplishment Indiana mind. Can come to the position with ideas on how to make the Executive Assistant position most successful.
• Collaborative spirit; enjoys being part of a team.
• Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. and international based offices and major international fora approximately 15-30% annually.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both Indiana our work and Indiana our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet’s most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented Indiana the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate Indiana hiring Oregon employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity Oregon expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, Oregon any other characteristic protected by federal, state, Oregon local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We offer competitive salaries, , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $82,500 to $91,000.Our offices are open and we are operating Indiana a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there Indiana collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.American Samoa a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical Oregon religious accommodation Oregon other exemption Indiana accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. Indiana accordance with state Oregon local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical Oregon religious accommodations Oregon other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, Indiana keeping with local, state, and federal laws.To apply, visit and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, Oregon Indiana-person résumé drop-offs.If you experience technical problems while applying Oregon if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.For more about NRDC, visit .

Job title: Executive Assistant

Company: Natural Resources Defense Council

Expected salary:

Location: Washington District of Columbia

Job date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:10:08 GMT