Job details
Salary $23 - $33 an hour job type part-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Us work authorization (required)
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Full job description
About us
The climate initiative is a grassroots climate movement built on hands-on education and actionWe are a non-partisan, solutions-based organization pushing for local, tangible solutions to a global challenge.
Location: based out of tci temporary headquarters in kennebunk, meFlexible remote work for candidates in the southern maine area.
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Status: part-time (approx 30 hours per week)
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The climate initiative (tci) is a scientifically-based education organization aimed to help solve the climate crisisThe uniqueness of tci’s approach is its focus on educating and empowering youthWe believe that the generation most at risk will shift politics, stimulate solutions, and ultimately be agents of changeWe also believe that it is important to educate about climate change in a nonpartisan wayOur vision is to create a cohesive voice at the grassroots level to push for climate-friendly policy and action in this time of crisis.
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The climate initiative operations manager services on the leadership team and supports the executive director and tci team with various functions, including scheduling, office administration, board support, vendor management, and overall tci operationsThe position serves as a liaison for the executive with functions and vendors supporting hr, payroll, bookkeeping, it, and tax services and serves as the primary point of contact for scheduling and administrative coordination of the board of directorsThe position may also serve as an “owners representative”/project manager for a proposed tci headquarters real estate development.
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We are seeing an extremely well-organized manager that possesses demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, a dazzling personality, and a conviction for tackling climate change.
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As the ipcc notes, ‘impacts of climate change are like to be felt most acutely not only by the poor, but also by certain segments of the population, such as the elderly, the very young, the powerless, indigenous peoples, and recent immigrants, particularly if they are linguistically isolated.’ tci values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we greatly appreciate our workforce reflecting the communities we are activating.
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Key responsibilities include the following:
Support the executive director to ensure that all tci operations are running consistently and ethically within the mission and values of tci.
Provide general administrative support to the executive director and other employees, including scheduling and overall administrative support.
Manage and support assigned activities that could include events and special projects.
Update and reconcile records and databases.
Service as the primary point of contact and lead for building maintenance, supply climate-friendly ordering, and remote staff support regarding climate-friendly procurement.
Schedule, manage, and capture minutes during board/committee calls and produce well-written and accurate minutes.
Act as primary liaison and generalist leader across core operational items, including annual audit/990 prep, state registrations, certifications, insurance, it systems, building management, and hr administration.
Support the executive director in the oversight of construction and development of a permanent tci headquarters, to include vendor management.
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree
Three years of relevant experience
Desired qualifications and skills:
Outstanding project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Database management experienceSalesforce knowledge is preferred.
Owners representative/construction project management experience preferred.
Vendor management experience.
A drivers license (local travel for procurement purposes may be required from time to time)
General willingness to engage in a broad range of activities to support organizational requirements.
A detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently, communicate well, present solutions, and anticipate needs will be successful.
Passion for tackling the climate crisis and furthering the mission of the initiative.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies.
Strong relationship builder, the connector of people and organizations, with the ability to find common ground, build consensus and strengthen the collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Highly collaborative and team player.
Physical requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
Job type: part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Day shift
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Relevant: 3 years (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
