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Earthwatch Institute. |
| Categories: | Admin/Support |
| Travel Required: | None |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | None |
| Experience Required: | 1 year |
| State/Province: | MA - Massachusetts |
| City: | Boston |
| Salary: | $16.50 to $17.50 per hour |
| Job Description: |
The Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our vision is a world in which we live within our means and in balance with nature. We bring together institutions and individuals to understand and inform critical environmental issues by combining world class scientific field research with experiential learning programs that inspire the leadership needed to promote personal and organizational change. Our research program involves a global community of researchers, conservation volunteers, NGOs and businesses, working together towards a sustainable environment. Earthwatch supports about 60 projects across nearly 40 countries, and draws $20 million in annual revenues, with more than 85% of its budget supporting science research and engagement, and going towards programmatic support. Since 1971 Earthwatch has inspired 93,000 volunteers to join vital conservation research projects in the field. Earthwatch supports research projects in four key areas: Ecosystem services, climate change, oceans, and cultural heritage. Earthwatch is proud to collaborate with nearly 40 corporate partners around the world, in industry sectors ranging from banking and financial services to consumer products, agriculture, and extractives. We select companies that take their environmental responsibilities and performance seriously and are open to working constructively with us to benefit the environment and help us achieve our mission. THE OPPORTUNITY Job Responsibilities: Assist the US HSBC Climate Partnership Team with general administrative duties as follows: * Scheduling external appointments, internal (Earthwatch) meetings and teleconferences, domestic and international travel plans Preferred Qualifications: Reliable- will deliver required duties to agreed deadlines COMPENSATION: $16.50 to $17.50 per hour *Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States for any employer. Please indicate job title in subject line of email. Send cover letter and resume to hr@earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, 114 Western Ave. Boston, MA 02134. No phone calls please.
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| Post Date: | 09/01/2010 |
