Administrative Assistant

Climate Breakthrough; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Breakthrough is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a one-year, on-site role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position supports the Executive Director during the current EA transition and assists with events coordination and logistics.

You will liaise with the ED office, the Climate Breakthrough Board, and external partners, maintaining strong communication and meticulous attention to detail throughout the year’s activities, including major events.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong communicator with interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide EA support to the Executive Director during the transition.
• Coordinate logistical and coordination support for multiple events throughout the year.
• Serve as a liaison between the ED office, board, partners, and Climate Breakthrough staff.
• Handle schedules, communications, and administrative tasks with confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Event coordination

Logistics management

Executive support

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Administrative Assistant is a one-year contract position based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role will provide support in two primary areas: Executive Assistant (EA) support to the Executive Director (ED) during the new parent leave of the current EA (approx. 8 months and transition periods), and events coordination support. Coordinating between the ED office, the Climate Breakthrough Board, external partners, and the Climate Breakthrough team, the Administrative Assistant must be highly organized and a strong communicator. In addition to EA responsibilities the Administrative Assistant will provide logistical and coordination support with multiple events during the year, particularly supporting the Operations Manager with our largest annual event, the Awardee Retreat, an international convening bringing together awardees, board members, and Climate Breakthrough staff.

The ideal Administrative Assistant is detail-oriented, organized, reliable, an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and able to work independently.

Preference will be given to applications received before September 16, 2024, but the position will remain posted until filled.