Special Assistant to the Executive Director- Intern, Sustainable Business Network

Posted by on June 06, 2011

Special Assistant to the Executive Director- Intern
Philadelphia, PA

Posted June 1, 2011

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
Title: Special Assistant to the Executive Director-Intern
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Term: Part-Time, Summer Internship
Deadline to Apply: June 25, 2011

Overview:
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia seeks someone to fill the role of Special Assistant to the Executive Director- Intern. The mission of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is to build a just, green and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region. We accomplish this by educating and growing a broad base of local, independent businesses and educating policy makers and the public. SBN is a small, but dynamic and rapidly growing/developing organization, with a vibrant staff.

Responsibilities:
Activities would include, but at not limited to:
• Manage and maintain Executive Director’s schedule;
• File and retrieve organizational documents, records, and reports;
• Preparation for monthly SBN Board meetings;
• Administrative support for the Executive Director and additional staff;
• Support for our work as a BALLE Regional Hub;
• Special projects as assigned;
• Other duties assigned.

Desired skills and qualifications for this position include:
• Highly organized;
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to embrace change;
• Self-motivated;
• Able to work independently and balance multiple tasks;
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite;
• Ability to commit to an unpaid internship;
• Undergraduate/Graduate Student Preferred.

Reporting:
The Special Assistant to the Executive Director- Intern will report to the Executive Director.

Compensation:
This is a part-time unpaid summer internship.

To Apply:
SBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline to apply is June 25, 2011. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references via e-mail to Katie Bennett at katie@sbnphiladelphia.org with subject line: “Special Assistant to the Executive Director- Intern.” Phone calls about this position are strongly discouraged.