Office Manager
Finance and Administration Department
Union of Concerned Scientists
Washington, DC
Who we are:
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit
whose scientists and engineers work to solve some of our planet’s most
pressing environmental and safety problems. UCS combines technical analysis
and effective organizing and advocacy to create innovative, practical
solutions for stemming the tide of global warming, sustainable food policy and
agriculture, energy and transportation, fighting misinformation and reducing
the threat of catastrophic nuclear war.
What you’ll do:
· Manage our busy Washington DC office, supporting our 80 staff and interns,
ensuring that staff have what they need to do our essential work
· Oversee security, administrative services, reception, and facilities
management
· Manage front desk staff and vendor relationships
· Ensure video conferencing works correctly; oversee the IT and tech support
· Create and carefully manage the Washington, DC office budget
What we need to see on your resume:
· Five to seven years’ experience managing offices, with demonstrated
supervision and administrative leadership skills
· Evidence of a thorough knowledge of office management procedures, including
word processing; database and spreadsheet software; purchasing; business
English; office equipment maintenance; and file maintenance.
· Experience in space planning and renovation management
· primary project management, staff/volunteer management, and some budget
management skills are needed.
· Knowledge of basic PC support skills, Internet, email, and basic network
maintenance skills
What else:
· You have excellent communication and people skills; a solution-oriented
outlook, and you enjoy working with a wide range of people.
· You enjoy being a part of a hardworking, accomplishment focused team.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its
staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for
individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in
the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building
an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse
backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the
inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce
better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically
disenfranchised communities. We are actively seeking people who bring diverse
backgrounds and perspectives to join us in this work.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time position based in UCS’s
Washington, DC office. For those who meet all position requirements, the
salary is around $58,500. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work
environment. Information about the organization is available at
http://www.ucsusa.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, how you
learned about the position via email to jobs@ucsusa.org and include “Office
Manager” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No
phone calls, please. Deadline: February 4, 2018 or until filled.