Sustainability and Conservation Assistant

Town of Brookline•Brookline, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Brookline Sustainability and Natural Resources Division is seeking a Sustainability and Conservation Assistant to provide administrative assistance to the Conservation Administrator, the Director, and the DPW Commissioner. Performs administrative and customer service duties assisting with the daily operations of the Sustainability and Natural Resources Division; other related work, as required. Attends 3-4 evening meetings per month.

Requirements

High school diploma
Two years of office experience
Knowledge of office practices and procedures and department operations and services
Ability to work independently, organize time and accomplish tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to learn and follow legal requirements pertaining to public meetings
Ability to communicate effectively with the public verbally and in writing
Written and oral communication skills
Computer skills
Office skills
Organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred
Environmental/conservation experience preferred
Familiarity with environmental and conservation issues, grant-writing techniques and GIS

Responsibilities

Maintains office files and financial records
Answers the telephone
Distributes mail
Orders office supplies
Prepares bulk mailings
Responds to inquiries from the public
Provides information on recycling, conservation issues and wetlands
Takes minutes of Conservation Commission meetings
Prepares minutes
Distributes information packets
Compiles reports
Assists with grant-writing
Maintains and updates the Conservation website
Creates promotional brochures
Acts as the department liaison to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Prepares for monthly meetings
Provides administrative assistance to the Conservation Administrator, Director of Sustainability and Natural Resources Division, and the DPW Commissioner
Performs similar or related work as directed, required, or as situation dictates