Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Who We Are

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), founded in 1991, is a climate organization with a mission to create equitable climate change solutions worldwide. We do this by forming collaborative, people-focused partnerships that support communities disproportionately impacted by the global climate crisis. For over 30 years, ISC has utilized a unique, bottom-up approach to ensure solutions emerge from within communities rather than being imposed outside.

Through a deep understanding of and commitment to communities that are the least likely to cause global climate change yet face the highest impacts, ISC develops creative and inclusive solutions, demonstrated in our work in the US and Asia. We actively partner with frontline organizations, subnational governments, and the private sector to co-create programs that support underinvested communities, women, and people experiencing poverty who comprise the global majority. ISC remains cognizant of communities' varying needs, and we tailor our approach to support those needs. We believe equity and inclusion are fundamental to building healthy, prosperous, and peaceful communities and are committed to furthering equitable climate action. ISC is implementing programs in the U.S. and Asia. Learn more at sustain.org.

Program Assistant:

ISC seeks a dynamic Program Assistant who demonstrates the ability to perform responsibilities using an equity lens—understanding and working with diverse partners and stakeholders and supporting multifaceted projects. The successful candidate is motivated and energetic and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment as a member of a dynamic team of professionals. The Program Assistant provides administrative, logistical, project management, and programmatic support for the U.S. Program team, working on climate solutions through programs designed to advance equitable outcomes across the United States.

What You’ll Do:

• Support developing, implementing, and maintaining project management systems and processes.
• Responsible for maintaining organized and up-to-date program files and documentation
• Support the development and implementation of project work plans, timelines, and other support materials
• Provide administrative support to the US Programs Team, such as calendaring, preparing, and developing meeting materials.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting notes or minutes, share meeting summaries with stakeholders, and follow up on action items.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum two years of experience providing administrative or program support to a nonprofit organization, with specific experience in a climate or environmental organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience administering government-funded projects
• Strong organizational and administrative skills reflect customer service focus and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Experience effectively designing and maintaining project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience using project management systems such as Asana.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to the ISC mission, values, and goals.

This position will work from a fully virtual/home office which requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on computer and video platforms Some domestic travel may be required up to10% of the time.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $51,064 - $60,000. We identify where the candidate falls within this range, based on many factors including experience and qualifications.
• We offer a friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world.
• Benefits for eligible US-based staff include:
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan with Health Reimbursement Account with company contribution
  • Dental & Vision Plan, 100% paid for employee and family members
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contribution
  • 403b Retirement Plan, with an automatic 2% ISC contribution and up to 4% matching contribution
  • Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Casual and Flexible Work Environment
  • Appreciation of Work-Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program

ISC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and ability, to apply.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $51,064 - $68,936 We identify where the candidate falls within this range, based on many factors including experience and qualifications.
• We offer a friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world.
• Benefits for eligible US-based staff include:
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan with Health Reimbursement Account with company contribution
  • Dental & Vision Plan, 100% paid for employee and family members
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contribution
  • 403b Retirement Plan, with an automatic 2% ISC contribution and up to 4% matching contribution
  • Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Casual and Flexible Work Environment
  • Appreciation of Work-Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program

ISC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and ability, to apply.