Administrative Assistant at Citizen Science Non-Profit Foundation

Administrative Assistant at Citizen Science Non-Profit Foundation

About this Job

Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (ylaces.org) is offering a part-time hybrid position for an administrative assistant of 10-15 hours per week. In-person work (50 percent) will be based at the Executive Director’s home office in Northwest Washington, DC, accessible to bus routes and with free parking. Hours are flexible.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting Executive Director with grant administration, correspondence, and record keeping using Microsoft and Google platforms. Individuals with a minimum of two years of experience are encouraged to apply.  

The ideal candidate would have an interest in citizen science or environmental education, be expert in the MS and Google suites, possess excellent writing and verbal skills and be self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic. Experience in non-profit administration is a plus.

Rate: $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience

About Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists

YLACES seeks to develop citizens with scientific habits of mind, utilizing the environment as a learning laboratory where students conduct inquiry-based research and contribute to a better collective understanding of our changing world.

To do this, YLACES supports, advances, and advocates for inclusion of student research projects in formal and informal science education for grades K – 14 with a focus on the environment.

Please direct questions and application materials (cover letter, resume and two references (minimum one professional reference)) to danielle@ylaces.org.