The NRDC Action Fund’s mission is to build political support in the United States for protecting the planet and its people. We mobilize influential constituencies, experts, community leaders and others to directly advocate for clean air, water, public health, biodiversity, and a stable climate. We support candidates who stand up for environmental protection and we expose those who side with polluters rather than the public good. This job is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Position Summary:

NRDC seeks a Program Assistant to work in its Washington, D.C. office located at 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 300. The Program Assistant will provide administrative support for the Action Fund. The successful candidate must have good communication and problem solving skills and be able to handle administrative tasks such as: management of budgets, contracts and processing expenses, formatting and proofreading documents, coordinating and booking travel, scheduling meetings, coordinating meetings and events, and researching and preparing materials.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate staff schedules and sets up meetings
Coordinate and books travel
Process and track invoices, contracts, grants, and budgets
Coordinate with finance, development, IT and other support departments to ensure smooth running of program work
Copy, scan and distribute documents
Event planning and coordination support
Research and write background information for projects
Manage the team’s page on the organization’s internal site
Manage the Action Fund email lists
Send important emails on behalf of the director
Maintain the protocol for sending emails from the Executive Director and President.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s required
Previous administrative experience a plus
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be detail oriented
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
Must have the ability to work well under pressure
Must possess a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft Access a plus
Must have a demonstrated interest in environmental issues

NRDC Action Fund is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website atwww.nrdc.org/jobs, create a profile and upload your resume and cover letter. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please email us at hr@nrdc.org

For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org