Project Assistant

THE ORGANIZATION

MISSION

As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.

VISION

Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.

OVERVIEW

As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization who promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the way to a safe, just, and sustainable world can be only achievable by enlisting the support of corporations, either through advocacies, scorecards, shareholder engagements, and other innovative methods. Moving companies to take greater responsibility for the social and environmental impact of their operations, is our primary goal and our actions have produced results for 29 years.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.

THE POSITION

This is a full-time non-exempt position. The Executive & Project Assistant supports the CEO by overseeing his scheduling and time commitments on a range of As You Sow’s programs as well as performing research on a number of new projects and feasibility studies of potential ideas. This fast-paced position works across all programs as well as fundraising, media, communications, and outside organizational partnerships. Integral to As You Sow’s innovative approach to changing corporations for good, this role provides an opportunity to assist the CEO find new solutions that help in innovate ways across multiple strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has the ability to keep track of multiple topics with overlapping due dates; think critically; offer innovative solutions to roadblocks; and develop project plans, bring together consulting teams, perform feasibility analysis, and hand off initiates ready for funding and implementation.

Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Non-exempt

Start date: Applications accepted until January 6, 2022; Estimated hire start Feb 1, 2022

Reports to: CEO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Meet daily with the CEO
• Filter and sort CEO’s email inbox daily
• Schedule CEO’s calendar
• Interface with the Board of Directors
• Work closely with Fundraising Department to coordinate CEO on foundation grants and major donor meetings
• Attend critical meetings to take notes
• Understand the different Programs and how they relate to one another
• Ensure staff has access to the CEO
• Tweet and post for CEO in social media channels
• Scan news for pertinent articles on daily basis
• Research
  • Conduct research across a range of ESG issue areas
  • Develop feasibility studies of potential projects
  • Prepare internal and external documents for team members and external partners
  • Draft project management plans
• Project Management
  • Run project management software (Wrike) to coordinate ongoing projects
  • Salesforce database entry related to companies and programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience working on fast-paced calendaring
• 2 years of experience with project management
• Love of teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat Pro,
• Excellent writing skills – no typos
• Excellent comprehension skills
• Strong interpersonal engagement and communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to act independently, communicate frequently, and ask questions when needed
• Demonstrate commitment to progressive social and environmental change
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and commitment to excellence
• Openness to learning from others and developing new professional and personal skills
• Film/video production background a plus
• Advanced Excel skills a plus
• Sense of humor appreciated

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US

• Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
• Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, Life, LTD, Voluntary Life, EAP, 401K, phone stipend, 18 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and 10 vacation days in first year of employment (15 vacation days each subsequent year).
• A team with passion and fun
• A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Please apply through our job site. Applications will be accepted until January 6, 2022. We thank all applicants for your interest.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. As You Sow makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. As You Sow does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org

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