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Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and people of color to apply and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran.

• Attorney, Hudson River Program

  Riverkeeper seeks a Hudson River Program Staff Attorney, reporting to the Director of the Hudson River Program. The ideal candidates will have two to five years of experience practicing environmental law and be ready to dedicate themselves to litigation, advocacy, lobbying, and public education on behalf of Riverkeeper and our campaigns.

  Responsibilities

  • Engage in litigation on behalf of Riverkeeper in state and federal court as well as state and federal agency administrative proceedings.
  • Engage in policy and legislative advocacy with state and federal regulators and elected officials to advance the Hudson River Program’s goal of protecting and restoring the Hudson River Estuary.
  • Work closely with Riverkeeper’s Boat Program to investigate pollution reports and develop enforcement strategies to remedy or prevent further environmental harm.
  • Represent Riverkeeper at public meetings, membership and fundraising events to actively engage and inform the public about Riverkeeeper’s mission.

  Qualifications
  All candidates must:

  • Be admitted to practice law in New York State and have two to five years of environmental law experience;
  • Have a strong commitment to the mission and goals of Riverkeeper and a general familiarity with non-profit organizations;
  • Demonstrated familiarity with federal administrative and environmental law, particularly the Clean Water Act, RCRA, NEPA and CERCLA. Familiarity with the Atomic Energy Act is welcome, though not required; and
  • Have excellent writing, legal research and communications skills.
  • Candidates must be energetic, creative, well-organized, independent, hard-working and personable, and have a good sense of humor and interpersonal skills. They must be able to maintain a flexible schedule, be willing to work some evenings, and occasionally travel to Albany or other offices for meetings.

  Compensation & Benefits
  Competitive; based on experience

  Deadline to apply:
  Friday, May 4, 2012

  To Apply
  Please submit your resume, cover letter and a writing sample, not to exceed ten pages, to StaffAttorney@riverkeeper.org. Please write: HUDSON RIVER STAFF ATTORNEY in the subject line. Phone calls and faxes will not be accepted.

  Riverkeeper is AA/EEO employer.
  People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Executive Assistant

  Position Overview
  The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the President of the organization. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings (Board of Directors, donors and partners), making travel arrangements, preparing reports, handling staff, media, and information requests, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and performing other clerical functions. Strong computer and internet research skills are required. The position calls for flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well at all levels of the organization.

  Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain executive calendar.
  • Provide telephone coverage – answer executive phone calls, take accurate messages, know executive calendar at all times, handle urgent calls with appropriate judgment.
  • Prepare memos, letters, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software.
  • Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
  • Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
  • File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
  • Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
  • Arrange group meetings – schedule meetings with all parties, book meeting rooms & call-in numbers, arrange special meeting facilities (food, PC projector, etc), send meeting confirmation e-mails, prepare & distribute meeting materials.
  • Handle business travel – book travel arrangements, coordinate out-of-town meeting schedule, prepare travel & expense reports.
  • Work on special projects at the request of the Executive Director and/or senior management, including collecting information, responding to requests, obtaining service, etc.
  • Miscellaneous support: prepare copies, handle faxes, and maintain orderly, fully-functioning work area for executive.
  • Handle confidential and non-routine information.
  • Other duties as assigned or needed.

  The listed responsibilities are intended to describe the essential functions of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

  Desired Skills and Traits

  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Ability to act independently, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times
  • Strong attention to details
  • Strong time management and ability to manage own time along with the time of others.
  • Superb problem solving and project management skills.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and proofreading skills
  • Excellent active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate
  • Enthusiastic, positive team player with a great sense of humor, dependable, and collaborative.
  • A minimum of five plus years’ administrative assistant experience in a fast-paced environment

  Working Relationship
  The Executive Assistant will report to Riverkeeper’s President. The Executive Assistant will support the staff of Riverkeeper in their relationship with the Executive Office.

  Location
  Riverkeeper is located in Ossining, New York. The office is accessible by public transportation.

  Compensation and Benefits
  Full time (37 1/2 hours/week); must be flexible to work some nights and occasional weekends. Riverkeeper offers health, dental, life and disability coverage plus vacation, sick and personal days.

  To Apply
  Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Chelsea Kadish at personnel@riverkeeper.org NO LATER THAN JUNE 8th, 2012. Please write: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT in the subject line. Phone calls and faxes will not be accepted.

  Riverkeeper is AA/EEO employer.
  People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.