Trustees for Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees and constituents regardless of differences based on culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, or sexual orientation. We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurance and a pension plan.
Trustees for Alaska is looking for people to join its team. We have an excellent work atmosphere with child and dog-friendly policies. We fight for the environment by working through the legal system and educating the public on environmental issues.
If one of our openings interests you, please send your resume and other requirements as directed.
Office Manager
Trustees for Alaska is seeking an Office Manager. Successful candidates will have strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. The office manager provides support services to the staff including but not limited to managing the organization’s finances, maintain office systems, human resources, and IT support.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS
· Bachelor's degree in business or related experience;
· At least 2 years of directly applicable experience.
· Knowledge of nonprofit bookkeeping, and IT basics;
· Proficiency with Windows 7, Microsoft Office and QuickBooks;
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
· Express a high level of attention to detail and excellent organizational and effective time management skills;
· Ability to handle high pressure circumstances and be flexible to changing situations;
· Demonstrated ability to work independently, and to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; and
· Passion for protecting the environment of Alaska.
Position is Full-time, competitive salary and benefits. To apply send an e-mail with resume, cover letter and references and include “Office Manager” in subject line to ecolaw@trustees.org.
Legal Internships/Externships: Spend a summer or semester in Alaska!
Trustees for Alaska offers environmental law internships and externships to interested law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the public interest and the environment. Second and third-year law students with coursework in administrative and environmental law are preferred. Trustees for Alaska provides a full-spectrum of public interest law experience to its interns, including researching, writing, client contact, drafting legal documents, and court appearances.
Internships are paid positions; externships are for academic credit. In general, extern students should plan to spend one full semester in Alaska, although start and end dates are negotiable. Internships are for 10 weeks, usually for the summer session with flexible start and end dates. We encourage all to take some time to explore this beautiful state. Interns/Externs usually find their own housing, but Trustees staff will try to help find leads on possible living arrangements.
A completed application includes a cover letter, resume', references, a writing sample and law school transcript. If you are interested in an internship or externship with Trustees for Alaska, or have additional questions, please contact Debbie Hinds.