Company Description

Detcro is a research and advisory firm specializing in strategic planning and execution. Our Vision is to co-create systems that are economically viable, socially responsible, and ecologically rooted and our mission is to provide a vehicle for international participation and partnership in support of communities who are transforming their natural and human diversities into a source of enrichment and strength.

Detcro is looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to assist with administrative duties and general office tasks.
The research program assistant helps Detcro’s senior directors and program directors coordinate daily research activities and outreach. The assistant carries out administrative tasks at the direction of the Senior Director of Research and the Senior Director of Policy and may also have some independent responsibilities. This position reports to the Senior Director of Research.

Job Description

The position will provide a rich learning experience for an individual who is interested in gaining knowledge on energy efficiency, clean energy, and decarbonization. The individual will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of research projects and directly interact with many subject matter experts and policymakers. The assistant will also have the opportunity to further develop research, communication, and administrative skills.

Essential Functions/Major Areas of Responsibility:

Schedule internal and external meetings, prepare meeting agendas and materials, and take meeting minutes
Assist in managing paperwork (e.g., research proposals, planning, etc.) and maintain staff bios and resumes
Work with the editorial team to track the progress of research projects and publications and manage reviewer feedback surveys
Help track Detcro’s interactions with key external partners and assist in relationship management using Salesforce
Serve as a liaison to the Research Advisory Board and produce a quarterly research update for the Research Advisory Board and key partners
Support the research teams in coordinating external stakeholder/collaborator meetings
Provide backup support for the executive assistant
Conduct occasional online research

Qualifications

Competencies:

Excellent organizational skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks independently
Demonstrated writing ability
Tech-savvy quick learner, especially high level of comfort using Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Zoom, and other software tools to improve productivity and communication
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working closely with people in leadership positions (internal and external)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Information

Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range is $40,400– $50,500 and includes Detcro’s generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; transportation benefits; 3 weeks of vacation in the first year and 4 weeks thereafter.

Detcro is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin, and disability. Detcro is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in its organization and encourages applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.

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