Senior Program Coordinator, Food, Nutrition & Agriculture

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays & leave

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Job summary

The National Academies (Center for Health, People, and Places) seeks an administrative professional to manage complex clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, and support research staff. The role involves both virtual and in‑person events and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include scheduling, document management, travel coordination, and basic research support. A high school diploma and four years of related experience are required; hybrid work and travel

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to plan and support extensive meeting activities.
• Ability to solve problems with supervisory consultation or by following procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work and the flexibility to change directions as the job dictates.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: scheduling, writing/editing correspondence, mailing, note-taking, follow-up actions; maintain databases and files.
• Event Planning and Management: coordinate logistics for internal/external meetings, arrange travel, lodging, catering, AV; set up virtual meetings.
• Communication, Dissemination, and Information Management: manage databases, respond to inquiries, coordinate website updates.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Meeting planning

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Zoom

Job description

The National Academies (Center for Health, People, and Places) seeks an administrative professional to manage complex clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, and support research staff. The role involves both virtual and in‑person events and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include scheduling, document management, travel coordination, and basic research support. A high school diploma and four years of related experience are required; hybrid work and travel