Temporary Alaska Assistant

Location: Anchorage, AK
Supervisor: Director, Alaska Program

Position Description

This part-time (~20 hours/week) assistant position provides general administrative support to the Alaska field office staff on a wide range of wildlife conservation programs and issues, including wolf and bear conservation. Primary responsibilities include office administration duties; organizing outreach events; general data and file management; editing written materials; and conducting various conservation and legislative research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide general administrative support to Alaska field office staff
  • Disseminate information to the public on our programs, by responding to general telephone inquiries, responding to correspondence from Defenders’ members and the general public, and distributing factsheets
  • Mobilize activists and help organize grassroots advocacy efforts
  • Conduct research and compile information for use in ongoing Alaska Field Conservation Program projects
  • Work with the public and other office volunteers and staff members
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent in related discipline preferred

Experience: 1+ years of experience in the field of conservation policy is desirable but not required; demonstrated proficiency in office skills mandatory

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Other Qualifications:

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to conduct research and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner

How To Apply

Interested applicants please reference Temporary Alaska Assistant in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org

It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.