Temporary Administrative AssistantThis is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt temporary position from November, 1 2026 to June 1, 2027. The salary is $20 to $22 per hour based on experience.The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks a temporary administrative assistant to join the Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative and the Forest Futures Lab. The Fire Collaborative includes 12 science teams and a team of boundary spanners working together to advance predictive science in fire ecology and ecosystem resilience in ways that are actionable for western US land managers.
The administrative assistant will support our administrative team with ongoing tasks of running a large scientific collaborative. They will be joining a welcoming and nurturing team, gain exposure to forest and fire science, and engage with the broader Cary Institute community.The position is based at the Cary Institute in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York, a short way north of New York City. The Cary Institute is home to a diverse, vibrant, and supportive community of colleagues.
The anticipated start date is November, 1 2026.Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Winslow Hansen at the Cary Institute.Essential ResponsibilitiesMeeting scheduling and calendar updatesComplete travel reimbursement paper workContribute to social mediaEvent coordinationAssist Cary Institute Grants office as neededAdditional administrative tasks as assignedAssociates degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in non-profit administration, small business administration, or executive assistance or 5 years of professional experience in non-profit administration, small business administration, or executive assistance.Required QualificationsFull-time, non-exempt, temporary position.Occasional travel for meetings may be required.Will require computer work for 7 hours or more a day.Closing Date: Review of applications will begin 10/01/2026
Temporary Administrative Assistant – Forest Futures Lab/Western Fire and Forest Resilience Collaborative in millbrook at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $45,000–$59,280
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