Temporary Administrative Assistant – Science Collaboration

Cary-Institute-of-Ecosystem-Studie; Village of Millbrook (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is seeking a temporary administrative assistant to support the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab in the Hudson Valley, NY. The role involves supporting a large scientific collaborative and exposure to forest and fire science within a welcoming team.

Responsibilities include scheduling, travel reimbursements, social media contributions, event coordination, and grant office assistance, with a completion timeline from

Qualifications

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

Skills

Meeting scheduling

Calendar management

Travel reimbursements

Social media support

Event coordination

Education

Associates degree

2+ years of relevant experience in non-profit administration or executive assistance

5 years of professional experience in non-profit administration, small business administration, or executive assistance

Job description

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is seeking a temporary administrative assistant to support the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab in the Hudson Valley, NY. The role involves supporting a large scientific collaborative and exposure to forest and fire science within a welcoming team.

Responsibilities include scheduling, travel reimbursements, social media contributions, event coordination, and grant office assistance, with a completion timeline from