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| Job Ref: | 41284 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Pennsylvania |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PA) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. The Pennsylvania Chapter of The Nature Conservancy seeks a skilled and committed administrative support person for the position of Administrative Assistant. The position, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offers the opportunity to join the staff of one of the largest, most successful conservation organizations in the world. The Nature Conservancy's global success can be measured by the protection of 117 million acres in over 30 countries. The Pennsylvania Chapter is known in the Conservancy and beyond as a leader in innovative, effective strategies that benefit both people and nature at a scale that matters. Our past successes include protecting over 80,000 acres of key habitat and helping to restore natural, healthy flows to Pennsylvania's three great river systems. The Administrative Assistant will fill a key support role in achieving the Chapter's goal to protect the lands and waters of Pennsylvania, the region, and the world for future generations. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Administrative Assistant provides efficient and timely action on administrative matters and is responsible for supporting Pennsylvania Chapter staff with a full range of duties including vendor payments, fielding and directing inquiries, real estate tax and lease payment tracking, contracts management, meeting logistics, ordering supplies, and research and data/report preparation. This position reports to the Director of Operations and is part of a small administrative team that works closely to ensure the overall smooth functioning of the Pennsylvania Chapter. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for greeting visitors, phone reception, mail distribution, petty cash administration, and scheduling vehicle maintenance and repairs for The Nature Conservancy's Harrisburg office. S/he manages the accounts payable system by working with various staff and departments to ensure bills are paid timely. S/he works with staff, Accounts Payable and vendors to troubleshoot accounting problems and may monitor income and expense budgets. The Administrative Assistant prepares correspondence and materials, and may communicate on behalf of the supervisor with internal and external sources, including staff and partners. S/he assists the technology manager with the operation and programming tasks involved with office systems and updates to the internal website. S/he also plans, coordinates and implements all staff and other meetings and provides support as needed to staff located in other offices within Pennsylvania. TNC BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
AUTO SAFETY POLICY This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. TNC BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC SALARY INFORMATION
TO APPLY To apply to position number 41284, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 4, 2013. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. You must click "submit" to apply for the position. You may select "save for later" if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process |
| Post Date: | 07/12/2013 |
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