Program Assistant
February 26, 2016
EcoHealth Alliance is seeking a program assistant to ensure the smooth planning, development, and execution of projects investigating the dynamics and spread of emerging infectious diseases in wildlife, humans, and domestic animals. This position is ideal for a recent BS or BA graduate with an interest in emerging infectious disease and who wants to work in an exciting NGO that runs international research and conservation programs. The Program Assistant will provide all necessary support to the Director of Federal Grants and Programs as well as to other program, research, and field staff.
DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Assistant will:
- Draft contracts and track and process subsequent invoices;
- Assist in preparation of program and financial reports;
- Set up meetings, including drafting agendas and taking minutes;
- Coordinate travel;
- Assist with regular communications with EcoHealth Alliance partners, consultants, and other collaborators;
- Occasionally assist with grant applications and proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- <liba or BS degree (Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related field a plus);
- Highly organized with a sense of team spirit and diplomacy;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
- Fluency in English;
- Experience in administrative duties in non-profit, academic, government, or equivalent position is desirable, and foreign language skills are a plus (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese, or Bengali).
The position is based at EHA headquarters in New York City (Manhattan). Some travel may be required. EcoHealth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision coverage, and a 403(b) pension plan. For further information about EcoHealth Alliance, please visit our website: www.ecohealthalliance.org.
EcoHealth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision coverage, and a 403(b) pension plan. For further information about EcoHealth Alliance, please visit our website: www.ecohealthalliance.org
HOW TO APPLY:
Send an email a single attachment labeled with your first and last name only ("first last.pdf") in PDF format containing with (a) a cover letter, (b) CV, and (c) three references to jobs@ecohealthalliance.org with "PROGRAM ASSISTANT SPRING 2016" in the subject line. Emails without the subject line or with multiple attachments will not be received. No formal text is required within the body of your email, since emails will not be evaluated. All inquires will receive an automatic response confirming receipt. Applicants will be evaluated and only appropriate candidates will be contacted.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ECOHEALTH ALLIANCE!
