Job Description

Environmental Integrity Project is hiring an Executive Assistant

Background on the Environmental Integrity Project:

The Environmental Integrity Project is a growing nonprofit, watchdog organization established in March of 2002 by former EPA enforcement attorneys.  Our mission is to empower communities and protect public health and the environment by investigating polluters, holding them accountable under the law, and strengthening public policy. We advocate for stronger environmental standards, but also work with local communities to review and challenge permits and file citizen suits against polluters. Our litigation is complemented by data-rich reports that identify hidden sources of pollution, chronic violators, and loopholes in important monitoring requirements. We leverage existing laws to obtain significant greenhouse gas reductions, especially in low-income communities who are disproportionately affected by pollution.

Administrative Duties of Executive Assistant:

• Provide administrative support to Executive Director and senior staff
• Maintain Executive Director’s schedule and general staff calendar
• Coordinate meetings including travel logistics and document preparation
• Manage donor data entry and donor correspondence
• Generate donor reports
• Assist with grant processing such as gathering and preparing materials for proposals and reports
• Assist with logistics around fundraising events and campaigns, and office events
• Purchase supplies and equipment for office
• Copying, scanning, collating, and filing
• Prepare documents for mailing and take to Post Office as needed
• Assist with state registrations
• Perform ad hoc administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in nonprofit office administration
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in nonprofit management, business, environmental studies, or a related field
• Must be professional, customer service oriented, and have excellent communication skills
• Superior attention to detail with good time management, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic, flexible team player willing to take initiative and work hard
• Experience with Adobe Suite and Salsa donor software are a plus
• Interest in the nonprofit sector, the environment and/or public interest law is a big plus

How to Apply

The Executive Assistant will work in our Washington, DC office.  Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by email to [email protected] by Friday, October 23, 2020.  The Environmental Integrity Project is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: administration, Communications, development, grants management, and social media. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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