Program Coordinator I - World Resources Institute - Washington, DC

Overview

WRI’s Finance Center works to shift the world’s financial flows to support sustainable development. We engage the public and private sectors to scale up investments in low-carbon, socially beneficial projects—particularly in the developing world.

The Finance Center is looking for a candidate to provide administrative support to Finance Center’s Program Director and Associate-Level Staff.

Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator’s main areas of responsibility will include the following:

Program Administration (75%)

• Serve as Program Director and Associate-level staff liaison to problem-solve internally with other WRI departments and externally with vendors, funders, and service providers
  


• Set up conference rooms and audio/video equipment for internal staff and external visitors, managing catering, special accommodations, and guest requests
  


• Assist staff with job postings; facilitate candidate selections through resume screening and tier system on iCims; and manage paperwork for new-hires
  


• Remotely plan, manage, and supervise itineraries, travel documents, visas, and accommodations for program staff attending international events
  

Financial Management (15%)

• Assist with expense reporting and travel reimbursements, apply direct costs to appropriate project code
  

Grant Management (10%)

• Enter funder and proposal information into Raiser’s Edge to keep track of funding opportunities
  


• Maintain digital and hard copy records for documentation pertaining to payments, contracts, reservations, receipts, invoices, and grants
  

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
  


• Minimum 1 year of experience – relevant internship experience may be counted
  


• Detail-oriented, and highly organized individual with a strong interest in program coordination and administrative work
  


• Strong computer skills including high level of comfort with Microsoft Office
  


• Must hold current US work authorization
  

Final candidates will be required to take a writing test.

Salary : Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.

Location : Washington, DC

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers . All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.

The World Resources Institute ( http://www.wri.org/wri ) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.

About WRI

Established in 1982, WRI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and corporate leaders.

WRI’s reputation is grounded in its excellent analysis, non-partisan approach, and high-impact results. We measure our success based on how our work helps to create real-world change on the ground—and approach we call “Managing for Results.”

WRI’s work is united by and driven by our values: Innovation, Integrity, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.

WRI fosters a culture of innovative ideas, working collaboratively, and thinking independently. WRI employees are driven by the organization’s mission and have the satisfaction of helping to create a more prosperous and healthy planet.

Learn more about our organization at www.wri.org .

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