Sierra Student Coalition - Program Assistant

Job Title: Sierra Student Coalition - Program Assistant Washington, DC

Department: Conservation/Sierra Student Coalition

Reports To: DC Field Representative, Manager/WDC

Context: Provides program, issue and administrative support functions for the Sierra Student Coalition.

Scope: Works with professional staff in, editing, writing, researching, and coordinating functions. Helps implement the current campaign, develop student leaders, and support the organization. Performs extensive and substantive contact with leaders of the Sierra Club, and other environmental organizations, field staff, volunteers, media and the general public. Handles recordkeeping, filing, and distribution requests.

Knowledge & Skills:

-- Comfortable working with students and a student, volunteer run organization.

-- Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection

-- Excellent writing and editing skills

-- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills

-- Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced office.

-- Ability to interact cooperatively and effectively with public, staff and volunteers.

-- Proficient in computers and word processing experience.