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Description
ClimateWorks is a new global philanthropic network organized to win the battle against climate change. Its goal is to ensure that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2o C - a threshold many scientists describe as a dangerous tipping point. ClimateWorks' method is to work in the top-emitting nations to build low-carbon energy policies and to reduce the rate of deforestation in the world's largest, most threatened tropical forests. You can read more about our approach online.
Position Overview:
We seek a committed, responsible, energetic, and professional individual to join this effort. As a member of the ClimateWorks team, you will experience the benefits of working in a new global venture: close working relationships with colleagues, and broad impact on greenhouse gas emission reductions through our global work in key countries and key sectors. This unique blend creates an incredible opportunity for an assistant who seeks diverse job responsibilities.
ClimateWorks is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Communications Assistant to provide communications and administrative support for the ClimateWorks Communications team. This is an excellent fit for a candidate seeking to work in the environmental or philanthropic field. This assistant will be working in a challenging environment that will include detail-oriented, independent work, quick thinking, and professional interactions.
Responsibilities:
Includes the following and other duties as assigned.
- Assist Communications team with scheduling and coordination of conference calls, internal and external meetings, workshops, and interviews
- Support team with logistics, coordinating travel arrangements, etc.
- Provide general organizational and communications support
- Assist with communications activities, including event planning, print jobs, production assignments, and network communications
- Read and route incoming mail and other correspondence
- Maintain administrative and communications files and documents
- Manage phone calls and incoming and outgoing written materials
- Correspond via phone, letters and/or email with clients, vendors and associates
- Assist with production and quality control of communications products
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:
- 2 years experience in administrative/office support role (communications experience preferred)
- BA degree or equivalent
- Previous experience maintaining complex calendars and coordinating meetings/events
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Document design, graphic design, web skills and PowerPoint experience highly desirable
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task
- Good personal and interpersonal communications skills
- Passion for environmental issues
Compensation: ClimateWorks Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
Expected Start Date: October 2008.
Position Location: San Francisco, California.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements - as attachments in MS Word of PDF - to Melissa B. Clack, Search Coordinator.
To ensure that your email is properly reviewed, make sure to include "ClimateWorks Communications Assistant" in the subject line of your email. Please also let us know where you where you learned of this posting.
No phone calls, please.
ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.