Temp Administrative Assistant — Science Collaboration & Events

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks a temporary administrative assistant to join the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab in the Hudson Valley, New York. The position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt and runs from November 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027, with compensation of $20 to $22 per hour based on experience.

You will handle meeting scheduling, travel reimbursements, contribute to social media, assist with events, and support the Grants office as

Qualifications

• Associates degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in nonprofit administration, small business administration, or executive assistance; or 5 years of professional experience in nonprofit administration, small business administration, or executive assistance.

Responsibilities

• Meeting scheduling and calendar updates.
• Complete travel reimbursement paper work.
• Contribute to social media.
• Event coordination.
• Assist Cary Institute Grants office as needed.
• Additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Social media

Event coordination

Travel reimbursement

Education

Associate degree in nonprofit administration or related field

Job description

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks a temporary administrative assistant to join the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab in the Hudson Valley, New York. The position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt and runs from November 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027, with compensation of $20 to $22 per hour based on experience.

You will handle meeting scheduling, travel reimbursements, contribute to social media, assist with events, and support the Grants office as