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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a fast-paced, innovative non-profit seeking an organized, motivated individual to join our 30-person DC office. Our mission is to use the power of information to protect human health and the environment.
The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist position is a full-time position based in the Washington, DC, office that interacts with the general public, press, legislators, donors, and every staff member on a regular basis. Responsibilities include:
* Answer and troubleshoot multi-line telephone, receive visitors, and accept deliveries. * As EWG’S first point of contact with the public, respond to general email, mail, and phone inquiries for information in a pleasant manner. We do not forward calls, we answer them. This requires becoming intimately familiar with EWG’s research and operations. * Arrange travel, serve as proofreader, and provide general administrative assistance such as copying, faxing, scanning, data entry, distributing mail, and maintaining files for multiple staff members. * Receive accounts payable and receivable. This includes making bank deposits, filing relevant paperwork, and managing a safe deposit box. * Handle outgoing EWG mailings and assist with publication production and distribution. * Maintain office equipment and office supply inventory. Research and recommend purchase of office equipment when necessary. * Provide executive assistance to Senior Management including keeping calendars, completing timesheets, submitting expense reports, and maintaining correspondence files. * Coordinate logistics for conference calls and meetings, including meals and setting up conference bridge codes. * Manage Arsenic Test Kit sales system and inquiries. * Assist with research, development, and human resources projects as needed. * Post internship and job listings and route resumes to the appropriate staff. * Other duties, as assigned. This is a “roll up your sleeves” position.Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) * Demonstrated commitment to the environment and public health issues (strongly preferred) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Related experience in non-profit sector (preferred) * Related experience handling customers or general public on the phone or via email * Outstanding attention to detail; dedication to go the extra mile * Computer literacy (Internet, Excel, and Word) and familiarity with Macs * Any Accounting or bookkeeping exposure a plus * Sense of humor a plus
Published at 07-08-2009
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