Job Description
Program Assistant (CT)
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Program Assistant to join our team in Connecticut working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Program Assistant will provide key administrative support for CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change and Environmental Justice programs in Connecticut.
The Program Assistant will also provide administrative support for CLF’s Connecticut office,
including the state advisory board, scheduling meetings, financial tasks, and development efforts. The Program Assistant reports to the Vice President for Connecticut and will be based in New Haven, with some opportunity for remote work within the state.
What you’ll do
· Provide general administrative support to Connecticut staff, such as planning meetings and events, taking minutes and notes, assisting with legal filings, coordinating information technology needs, and covering office reception.
· Support development efforts for the Connecticut office, including coordinating visits and calls to donors and assisting with the planning and execution of special events.
· Oversee a variety of office management responsibilities, including on-boarding of staff, board members, and interns, financial tracking and reporting, and assuring the smooth operation of all Connecticut office activities.
· Conduct research on laws, policies, and best practices.
· Prepare reports, memos, public comments, and presentations.
· Draft public education materials, blogs, and social media posts.
· Other duties as specified.
What you’ll need
We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter who can work both independently and as a productive team member. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
· Up to 3 years of professional work experience or equivalent.
· Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and assess priorities.
· Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities.
· Demonstrated experience with general office procedures.
· Strong administrative capabilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Office 365).
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
· Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· An undergraduate degree is preferred.
About CLF
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately the impacts of environmental degradation.
CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary for the position is $50,000 - $55,000; the actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications. We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.
To Apply
To apply for this exciting position, click on the link below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your cover letter and resume.
https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6181430.careers?ShowJob=503742087
CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.