Temporary Administrative Assistant - Scientific Collaboration

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Village of Millbrook (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. The position is based in the Hudson Valley, New York, and supports a large scientific collaboration.

The role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with an anticipated start of November 1, 2026 and end date of June 1, 2027. It offers exposure to forest and fire science within a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 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
• 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.

Education

Associates degree

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. The position is based in the Hudson Valley, New York, and supports a large scientific collaboration.

The role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with an anticipated start of November 1, 2026 and end date of June 1, 2027. It offers exposure to forest and fire science within a welcoming team.