Rainforest Alliance Opportunities -- Associate, Office of the President
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Associate, Office of the President |
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President |
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New York, New York |
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.
Position Summary
The Associate will be responsible for assisting the President in all areas of Executive operations, including program administration, management, fundraising and Board relations. The Associate coordinates and develops content for Executive-led initiatives and oversees Executive office administration and communications. This position supervises one staff member.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct research projects and provide facilitation for President and Vice President for Programs on cross-program and emerging initiatives, including those that deal with external parties;
- Serve as coordinator for new and existing initiatives that require support (i.e. sustainable finance initiative);
- Assist President with stakeholder outreach;
- Create presentations, draft letters and documents, collect and analyze information, and write and maintain records of meetings (including senior staff and stakeholder meetings);
- Supervise Executive Assistant in reporting, daily operations, maintaining filing systems, coordinating and taking records of Policy and Planning Committee meetings;
- Plan and direct Rainforest Alliance annual planning meeting and assist Marketing Manager in planning annual gala workshop;
- Ensure high-level Board relations by fielding inquiries and requests for assistance from Board members; coordinate and maintain minutes for Board Program Committee meetings;
- Assist Vice President for Programs in managing the annual strategic and long-term planning process;
- Provide guidance and support to operations staff in making the Rainforest Alliance a more sustainable organization.
- Manage organizational memberships;
- Serve as liaison with United Nations representative; and
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required;
- 2 - 5 years administrative experience; non-profit and program experience a plus;
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work independently, quickly, dependably and thoroughly;
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals;
- Comfortable speaking in front of diverse audiences;
- Strong research skills and resourcefulness;
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint);
- Knowledge of Raiser's Edge and Salesforce.com a plus;
- Ability to travel 10 times per year, nationally and internationally;
- Knowledge of and commitment to environmental issues and sustainability practices; and
- Written and verbal communication skills in Spanish preferred.
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Compensation
Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.
To Apply
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; Email: personnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position for which you are applying.
The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
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