Temporary Administrative Assistant for Science Collaboratives

Westernfireforest; 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 support the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab. Based in the Hudson Valley, you will join a welcoming team and help with calendars, travel reimbursements, social media and events.

This full-time, hourly, non-exempt role runs November 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027. You will gain exposure to forest and fire science while supporting the Cary Institute community and the grants

Qualifications

• Associates degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in non-profit administration, small business administration, or executive assistance, or 5 years of professional experience in non-profit 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

Meeting scheduling

Travel reimbursements

Social media

Event coordination

Grants office support

Education

Associates degree

Job description

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks a temporary administrative assistant to support the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab. Based in the Hudson Valley, you will join a welcoming team and help with calendars, travel reimbursements, social media and events.

This full-time, hourly, non-exempt role runs November 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027. You will gain exposure to forest and fire science while supporting the Cary Institute community and the grants