Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

Senior Assistant, Human Resouces

Hybrid position out of our New York, NY offices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Overall Function

The Senior Assistant will provide administrative support to the office of Human Resources. Assisting the VP, Global HR and AVP, Global Talent, the Senior Assistant will be proactively tracking, scheduling, and correspondence and ensuring travel arrangements are met. Help them stay organized and complete tasks that allow them to focus on more advanced responsibilities. This position will report to the Manager, Office of the CHRO.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage schedule, and organize meetings, conference calls and video conferences for the Director and the team
• Process expense and American Express reports and submit program-related invoices for the VP, of Global HR & AVP of Global Talent
• Maintain well-organized and accessible electronic and paper files
• Apply excellent organizational, communication and planning skills in preparing written products, responding to information requests, and helping coordinate and track activities among HR taff members
• Attend internal and external meetings and document and track key.
• Assist with internal projects
• Collaborate on the preparation and distribution of reports that align the HR department
• Support on the Organizational Org Charts updates as needed
• Review and edit HR’s Insider page as needed
• Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• At least 2 years of work experience in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Excellent oral and written communications ability
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work independently and successfully handle and prioritize diverse, simultaneous tasks
• Interest in environmental advocacy is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of IBM PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $49,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $53,000.00/Yr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.