Project Analyst

Company: National Parks and Conservation Association
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

NPCA POSITION DESCRIPTIONDATE: April 2022 POSITION TITLE: Part-Time Temporary Administrative CoordinatorGRADE: K JOB STATUS: Part Time (6 month Term) FLSA: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Southeast Regional Office (SERO) LOCATION: Atlanta, GA or within the Southeast RegionIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Associate Director, Eboni PrestonSUPERVISOR'S SUPERVISOR: Regional Director, Emily JonesSALARY: up to $21.00 /hour based on location and experiencePRIMARY PURPOSE:The purpose of this part-time position is to support NPCA's Southeast (SERO) staff in park resource protection and management. Duties will include administrative support for SERO staff, including Regional Council members, and volunteers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: % of TimeProvide support to the Regional Director and other members of SERO team. This includes calendar management, arranging travel, proofreading, maintaining correspondence files, data entry, scanning, mail distribution. 45%Coordinate logistics for conference calls and meetings. 20%Manage outgoing NPCA/SERO mailings and assist with publication production and distribution. 20%Schedule meetings with Capitol Hill members/ staff and make arrangements for DC or in district meetings with members of Congress. 10%Assist the Government Affairs, Development, Conservation, and Regional Operations teams as needed to support SERO's park protection work. 5% Other duties based on needs of the region and organization. Other:Promotes policies that are sensitive to the needs of a diverse region, network, and membership. Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participates in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attends other meetings and seminars as designated by the supervisor. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.Minimum Work Schedule: Flexible 18-hour work week. Core office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday (half day Fridays). Some nights and weekends may be required.SCOPE OF POSITION: This position requires highly effective administrative and outreach skills. Staff must be able to support and work with all members of the Regional Office. MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1-2 years relevant job experienceProficiency in the MS Suite of products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and others as required. Knowledge of social media tools would be helpful.Ability to work independently, reliably, and as part of a team in a virtual setting. Excellent verbal, listening, writing, and editing skills Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.Experience demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, switch gears and prioritize as required while anticipating and meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment Dynamic, creative, and collaborative in natureEnthusiasm, positive attitude, and interest in national park and environmental issues preferred but not required.CORE VALUES:Live, honor and own NPCA's Core Values: Commitment. We are passionate about NPCA and dedicated to achieving excellence through our work and mission. We seek to improve our performance by taking opportunities for professional and personal development, and encouraging reasonable risk-taking and innovation.Inclusion. We value diversity of thought, background, experience, and opinion. We create a culture of empowerment by welcoming and encouraging meaningful participation from all people and promoting an environment that embraces different perspectives. Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to each other, our members and partners, and our mission. We evaluate the impact of our work and strive for honesty and transparency across the organization. We operate ethically in the organization's best interests. Respect. We collaborate in results-oriented teams based on trust and consideration for each other. We promote harmony between our work and our personal lives. We foster a healthy and positive workplace culture and work collaboratively with external partners. Physical Effort and Dexterity: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Environment: Remote Home Office/ Typical Office SettingEmployer's Rights: NPCA reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the NPCA and employee and is subject to change by the NPCA as the needs of the NPCA and requirements of the job change. The above is in no way an exhaustive list of the requirements for the position. NPCA is committed to diversity among its employees and hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

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