Executive Assistant (remote/virtual)

Job Opportunity: Executive Assistant
Organization: Endangered Ecosystems Alliance

• Location: Anywhere in Canada (working remotely), some travel required, flexible schedule
• Full-time: 40 hours/week, $6000/month

The Endangered Ecosystems Alliance (EEA) is a non-profit conservation charity working for the science-based protection of Canada’s native ecosystems, from old-growth rainforests to grasslands, from southern deciduous forests to northern conifer forests.

The EEA is looking for a highly motivated person with exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and a passion for nature conservation. Working directly with the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant will draft diverse and extensive written campaign materials, organize logistics for all manner of campaign activities, help ensure effective operations, fundraising and administration of the organization, and engage with team members and diverse parties outside the organization.

We are looking for a person who can work well both under direction and independently, is versatile and sharp, communicates well, and excels at understanding and working with complex issues. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to nature and an understanding of conservation issues.

Skills and experience:

• A high level of diligence and attention to detail
• Highly accurate, prolific, and persuasive writing abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear verbal communication skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Able to accurately follow instructions
• Able to work well independently
• Strategic thinking and outcome-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience working on conservation issues

Responsibilities:

• Draft diverse campaign, development, and operations materials (key correspondences, press releases, social media posts, calls to action, grant proposals, etc.)
• Distribute campaign-related materials (via newsletter, webpage, social media, etc.)
• Collaborate with and help lead the team with the Executive Director
• Brief team on key campaign progress and developments
• Undertake important research
• Coordinate and correspond with key collaborators and partners
• Support and attend meetings with governments (including First Nations) and diverse stakeholders and parties
• Coordinate logistics for events, hikes, rallies, etc.
• Deliver presentations when needed to key individuals or groups
• General campaign, development, operations and administrative support

Pay: Starting at $72,000/year

Application deadline: Posting will close when we find the right candidate. Please apply early.

Anticipated start date: December 2, 2024

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:

Ken Wu, Executive Director
info@endangeredecosystemsalliance.org

Use exactly the following in your subject line to ensure we receive your application:
Application: Executive Assistant for the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance

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