Public Interest Network Administrative Team
Organization: Public Interest Network
Position Title: Administrative team member
Location: The Public Interest Network is hiring Administrative Team members in our hub locations of Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Chicago IL, Denver, CO, Philadelphia, PA, and Los Angeles, CA.
Hours and Compensation: Salary for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience that a candidate possesses. Typical salary range for candidates with one to three years of experience is $24,000 to $27,000. A competitive benefits package includes paid holiday and sick days, the opportunity to participate in our group health plan, educational loan assistance for qualifying loans, and a 401k retirement plan and paid vacation after one year on staff. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
Application Deadline: none given
Organization Overview
The Public Interest Network is a network that includes some of the top public interest organizations in the country, U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Environmental Action, Toxics Action Center, Pesticide Watch, Green Century Funds, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, and Accelerate Change.
Together, the groups of The Public Interest Network employ a full arsenal of time-tested strategies for change, including organizing, advocacy, research and policy analysis, litigation and socially responsible investing.
Description
The Administrative team works with The Public Interest Network staff and Staff Directors to provide business operations support to groups nationwide.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include: Network Operations: Manage the organization’s physical infrastructure, information technology, and system maintenance
Qualifications
Qualified applicants need to be goal-driven and sharp, with a track record of exercising independent judgment and discretion to solve problems as they arise. . Applicants must be detail-oriented and highly organized, with a friendly and professional demeanor and the maturity to manage confidential and/or sensitive information. The successful applicant will be driven by the idea of building a non-profit organization and have an outstanding work ethic. Finally, the successful applicant must be able to deliver high-quality results, on time.
Ideally, candidates for this position should have at least one year (and up to three years) of relevant administrative experience, preferably in an activist, nonprofit or political organization. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working with Windows, Outlook and Excel, and have a high comfort level working with Access and database design. Candidates must be able to make a two-year commitment to the position.
How to Apply
Only online applications will be considered. Apply online at http://publicinterestnetwork.org/page/pin/apply. Specify which position you are applying for, and be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised. We’ll carefully consider your application and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch.
