Assistant to Executive Director at Environmental Nonprofit (Remote - North America)

We are looking for applicants based in North America only and can work Eastern Standard Time (EST). This is a volunteer opportunity with flexible start dates. Please read the full description before applying!

Who we are

Remineralize the Earth (RTE) is a woman-led, international nonprofit based in Northampton, MA.

Remineralization utilizes finely ground rock dust and sea-based minerals to restore soils and forests, produce higher yields and more nutritious food, and store carbon in soils to stabilize the climate. Through our education and outreach, projects, research, and advocacy Remineralize the Earth facilitates a worldwide movement that brings together gardeners and farmers, scientists and policymakers, and the public to create better soils, better food, and a better planet.

We work with local and virtual volunteers on a program management system called Basecamp as well as Slack. Our team is made up of federal work-study students as well as graduate students, researchers, and other professionals. This position is open to current students, recent graduates, and professionals.

Please take a look at our website: https://remineralize.org/

Position Description

The assistant will be working closely with the Executive Director. While this position is remote, you will be expected to be available from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST, Monday - Friday, or at least three days out of the week.

A native or fluent English speaker is preferred as you will be working together with the Executive Director and things move along quickly. We generally like to have a team of 2-3 assistants working together.

We would hope to have a candidate who will volunteer with us ongoing, or at least for three months.

Description of the position and tasks include:

• Communicating with volunteers worldwide with Slack, Basecamp, and emails.
• Manage Executive Director's calendar and schedule meetings and interviews
• Assisting the Executive Director in bridging and sustaining relationships with remineralization scientists and companies, international coordinators, via email.
• Assist with researching for resources to fill databases for remineralization and global rock dust sources.
• Potential to create your own projects based on your level of interest and capacity.
• Organizing files, filling out forms, and performing other related administrative non-profit tasks.
• Assist with copywriting, editing, and proofreading articles for our website, internal and external documents related to grant writing, legislative initiatives, and our education and outreach projects.

Requirements:

• Reliable access to high-speed internet and a laptop/computer
• Must be able to work in EST timezone, withpreference for candidates based within the US in the ET timezone.
  • Hours I need an assistant are 10 AM - 12:30 PM ET, Monday - Friday.
• Native English speaker or fluent (reading, writing, speaking) at a business level.
• Proficient with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets)
• Proficient with Zoom
• Comfortable with multitasking and jumping back and forth between multiple platforms.
• Strong communication skills
• Responsible, reliable, and capable of working independently
• Organized and detail-oriented
• An excellent note taker
• Currently an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, with preference given to studies in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Agriculture, Journalism/English, Business, and similar fields, or demonstrated experience in environmental activism/sustainability.
• Passionate about the environment, regenerative agriculture, or food sustainability.

Not required but a bonus if you have experience:

• Working with Basecamp, Slack, or similar project management and content management software.
• Managing social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Patreon, Mailchimp, Hootsuite.
• Knowledge of foreign languages.
• Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or other nonprofit management skills.
• Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress.
• With HTML, and a basic knowledge of the web stack.

We provide letters of recommendation. Assistants work very closely with the ED and learn a lot about the operations of a small non-profit organization.

To apply, email your resume/CV, a LinkedIn URL, and why you'd like to join RTE to jcampe@remineralize.org. Please include how many hours per week that you are able to contribute.

Joanna Campe

Executive Director

Remineralize the Earth

Email: jcampe@remineralize.org

http://www.remineralize.org

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Geotherapy: Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and Reversing CO2 Increase

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