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Organization: Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, LLC

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA

Hours and Compensation: unclear

Application Deadline: open until filled

Posted on: March 18th, 2013

Organization:

Energy Innovation is a small energy and environmental policy firm established in February of 2012. We have expertise in energy technologies (including efficiency improvements and renewable energy), atmospheric and climate change science, and energy and environmental policy. We work to promote the development of energy efficiency measures and zero-carbon energy technologies in the United States and overseas. We do this by (1) providing quality information and research to policymakers and other important decision makers, and (2) performing research and crafting insightful written and other media materials to educate the public on energy and environmental issues. We work with policymakers, NGOs, and other organizations to help them achieve their goals.

Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Lead schedule coordination amongst Energy Innovation staff.
• Help manage the CEO’s calendar and time under the supervision of the HR & Finance Associate.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of agendas for in-house meetings.
• Research and/ or prepare materials for meetings and presentations when needed.
• Organize and maintain Energy Innovation staff receipts and enter affiliated expenses into the company’s Quickbooks accounting system.
• Update and maintain the CEO’s Outlook contact database and the company’s Salesforce database.
• Organize and maintain the CEO’s electronic and paper files.
• Order and maintain office and kitchen supplies.
• Greet visitors and vendors.
• Assist in managing the company’s social media.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• BS or BA degree
• Strong organization stills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Superior telephone and email etiquette
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint)
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Background in finance and accounting a plus
• Interest in learning (or experience with) Salesforce and WordPress
• Tact, poise, professional, diplomatic, and a good sense of humor
• Commitment to Energy Innovation’s mission and a passion for climate, energy, and environmental issues

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected].

Organization: American Littoral Society

Job Title: Conservation Coordinator

Location: Millville, NJ

Hours and Compensation: Salary commensurate plus paid time off, health insurance, and other benefits

Position Dates: May 13th-

Application Deadline: April 15, 2013

Posted on: March 18th, 2013

Organization:

The American Littoral Society is seeking a full-time conservation coordinator to work out of our Millville, New Jersey (Cumberland County) office. The primary objective of this position will be to educate the public about and advocate for increased protections for coastal wetlands, waterways and vital upland habitat in Cumberland, Salem, and Cape May Counties. This position reports to the Delaware Bayshore Project Manager. If you care about New Jersey’s environment and want to be part of a team that really makes a difference, this entry level position will provide the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and effective environmental advocates in the state.

Responsibilities:

With training from our staff, the conservation coordinator will assist the Delaware Bayshore Project manager by:

-Educating the public about the importance of and need to protect
– Providing comment and testimony at municipal, county and regional hearings/meetings, where important debates about land-use policies, development proposals and planning initiatives are discussed. (Must be available to attend evening hearings)
– Reviewing and analyzing site plans and developing alternative recommendations to limit environmental impacts and create public benefits.
– Developing and delivering presentations to the public and officials about important coastal resources and tools needed to protect them.
– Writing “White-Papers” and fact sheets about topics such as stream-corridor protection ordinances, conservation-design development and landowner incentive programs for a “municipal tool kit.”
– Identifying priority sites in need of preservation along significant coastal tributaries of the Delaware Bay and performing outreach to landowners about how they can preserve their land.
– Increasing media coverage of important environmental issues germane to the region, including writing letters to the editor, Op-eds, and giving interviews with the press.

Qualifications:

– A college graduate with background in environmental science, land use planning, or natural resource planning; or equivalent experience
– A good communicator, with written and oral skills
– Available to work flexible hours
– Computer literate and able to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (graphics/multimedia applications such as MS Illustrator and/or Photoshop, Flash, or video experience a plus)
– Passionate about protecting Delaware Bay’s unique coastal wetlands habitat and wildlife
– Extensive knowledge of natural resources in Cumberland, Salem, and/or Cape May County
– Eager to empower others

How to Apply:

E-mail a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in MS Word file or PDF to Ren?e Brecht at [email protected]. Writing samples can be articles, letters to the editor, reports or papers you have written. These do not need to be published works. If available, submit a video or YouTube link of a presentation you have given in public. Make sure all filenames include your name (not ours).

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