Clean Water Action is a dynamic national, grassroots environmental organization dedicated to protecting the environment, safeguarding public health, advocating for strong environmental laws, and empowering communities to tackle local environmental issues. With nearly a million members nationwide, we are a powerful force for positive change. Clean Water Fund complements our mission by providing vital research, education, organizing, and technical assistance to bolster grassroots environmental efforts across the country, advocating for the public interest in water, natural resources, health, and a healthy economy. Together, Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund collaborate on impactful campaigns and programs.
We are currently seeking a Administrative Assistant with data entry experience to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. In this part-time, mostly remote position, you will provide crucial administrative support to our phone canvass team. Some in-office training is required, and this role is benefits eligible. Join us and be a part of a dedicated team making a real difference for our environment and public health.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls; screen prospective applicants for canvass positions, schedule qualified applicants for interviews with the Canvass Director; take messages for program staff.
- Coordinate all recruitment activities with Canvass Director including campus outreach and recruitment, ad placement, career fairs and other recruitment outreach.
- Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly canvass reports.
- Maintain personnel files and track staff benefits accrual and use.
- Process information requests from the public and refer to appropriate staff.
- Provide programmatic administrative support including processing checks and donations and assisting with grant administration.
- Assist with fundraising event planning and other development work.
- Assist with communications work including maintaining our presence on social media.
- Stock canvass materials and order office supplies.
- Maintain office appearance; light cleaning and organizing.
- Maintain computers and printers; back-up files; follow-up to get technical support when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Confident oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google docs.
- Familiarity with major social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with all employees
- Detail-oriented, accurate and neat; with strong math skills and personal organization.
- Strong work ethic, punctual, flexible, team player.
This role is on-site, necessitating individuals to commute to the office according to their assigned schedule.
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Internal candidates should speak with their supervisor first before submitting an application.
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund have implemented a policy mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all individuals working within our offices, as well as for those working remotely. As a condition of employment, all employees, regardless of their work location, are required to be vaccinated, or they must provide proof of a valid exemption. Applicants applying for positions at our organization will also be required to present proof of vaccination status during the application process, whether they will be working in the office or remotely. This policy is in place to ensure the health and safety of our entire workforce and the communities we serve.
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund value a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds: We welcome candidates from multicultural and BIPOC communities to apply and contribute to our inclusive work environment.