This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days/month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position in US, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.
About the program:
The Executive Office is formed of the President and CEO, five Managing Directors, the Chief of Institutional Alignment, and the General Counsel and important staff who work with leaders in government, business, and the nonprofit community to create alliances that further the Institute's work; with media to spread WRI's messages; and internally with staff across the WRI network on the development and resourcing of programmatic work
Job highlight:
Reporting to the Global Coordination Manager and indirectly reporting to the Managing Director for Programs, you will play a critical role in helping support the effective and timely execution of the Managing Director of Programs’ responsibilities and priorities. You will help meet the demands of a high-volume global organization with an ambitious set of programmatic initiatives.
The position requires outstanding organization, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to perform in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. The individual must be responsive, proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented – demonstrating strong problem-solving and time management skills, with a high degree of flexibility. You should be comfortable handling a high influx of information, prioritizing effectively, managing up, and collaborating across multiple teams.
The individual will engage daily with WRI's global body of staff and high-level officials across the world giving insight into WRI's portfolio of programmatic work. Working with a team of Executive Office staff and WRI's senior leadership situated at the heart of an internationally renowned environmental organization. You will integrate equity into your work.
What you will do:
Administrative Support (100%):
What you will need:
Potential Salary: US salary range is between 69,000 and 78,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.
We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter in addition to your resume.
You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
About Us:
World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.