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Assistant - Program Team Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit: www.ceres.org . About the Position The Assistant, Program Team role will work on one of four teams; Climate & Energy, Company Network, Food and Forests, or Water.  Should you have a specific interest in one team over another, please note that in your cover letter.  The Assistant, Program Team role supports not only a Senior Director of a program team, but also other senior team members.  We seek an energetic, highly motivated and organized, self-starter to play a critical administrative and programmatic support role, both internally and externally.  This full-time position reports to the Senior Program Director and will be located in Boston, MA.   Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide administrative and logistical support to the Senior Program Director:  acting as a primary point of contact,  prioritizing phone calls, correspondence, and meeting requests, managing calendars/schedules, and  ensuring follow-through of specific activities and projects to completion;   Support the Senior Director in setting agendas for weekly team meetings, taking and disseminating meeting notes, and ensuring appropriate follow-up;  Attend internal and external meetings, as assigned, in order to take notes, identify next steps, and ensure follow-through of activities to completion;   Assist in development and management of team planning, goal setting, and impact tracking, working in concert with Senior Director and project leads; Support coordination, logistics, and management of team retreats, working closely with Senior Directors and project leads;  Assist team in roll out and distribution activities of key reports and special projects; Provide event and development activity support for Senior Directors, including conducting research, drafting speaking points and/or presentations, and attending meetings, as needed;  Assist with planning, coordination, and logistics for Ceres annual conference, Investor Summit, and other organization-wide events; Book travel, schedule meetings, and draft trip itineraries for Senior Directors;  Process Senior Directors’ expense reports, reimbursements, and other finance-related administrative duties; and Support engagements with network members, external partners, funders, and special projects, as necessary. Travel to meetings and events, as required. Qualifications Associate degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor degree with minimum of one year of relevant work experience. In absence of either associate or bachelor degree, at least 5 years relevant work experience required.  Outstanding organizational and administrative skills. Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus. Demonstrated initiative and motivation, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment and high level of integrity and professionalism, with an ability to manage confidential information and maintain discretion, diplomacy, and courtesy in all contacts. Strong organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail. Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.  Excellent research and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work pro-actively, both independently and collaboratively with a team. Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation programs.  Knowledge of, or experience with, sustainability issues, particularly understanding of the role of business, the investment community, and/or NGOs, a plus. Familiarity with Salesforce, a plus. Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying:  www.ceres.org .  Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample and a list of three references.   Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.  

ACCOUNTING MANAGER Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website (www.ceres.org). Description & Responsibilities The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance team in its efforts to support the organization’s program activities. This is an opportunity for a trustworthy and energetic individual eager to be in the middle of the financial workings of Ceres and grow professionally.  The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the bi-weekly payroll, billing and processing member dues and sponsorships, monthly reconciliations and grant budgeting and reporting. The Accounting Manager will supervise the Senior Staff Accountant. This position is full-time and based in our Boston, MA office. Primary responsibilities include: Invoice annual membership dues for the BICEP, Investor and Company Networks using Salesforce.  Enter into Intacct. Follow up as needed to collect unpaid membership dues. Fill out grant applications for member dues payments. Invoice sponsorships for the conference, summit and fundraising events using Salesforce. Enter into Intacct. Process bi-weekly payroll for Ceres staff using Paycor system. Assure Paycor payroll system data is accurate and properly maintained. Upload payroll Journal entry into intact and create monthly payroll accrual entries. Assist with processing employee expense activity in Abacus. Reconcile Abacus corporate card activity to general ledger on a monthly basis. Maintain grant projections schedule. Supervise Senior Staff Accountant. Backup for Accounts Payable, Employee Expense and Cash Receipts duties of Senior Staff Accountant. Process payments for invoices entered in system by Senior Staff Accountant. Complete monthly reconciliations of bank and investment accounts. Maintain schedule of deferred revenue. Maintain the staff allocation schedule Complete budgeting and grant reporting for a sub-set of Ceres grants Complete monthly individual giving reconciliation with development department. Serve as a resource to Ceres staff, contractors, and sub-grantees to distribute and explain materials related to finance policies and procedures. Assist in creating spreadsheets for annual budget process. Assist the Controller in gathering information and preparing schedules for the annual audit. Engage in special projects as time permits. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of five years of relevant accounting work experience, required Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principle and internal controls Proficiency with accounting software systems. Experience with Intacct a plus Payroll experience a plus Abacus Expense or other expense management systems experience a plus Proficient with Microsoft Office (strong Excel user) and Google Docs Experience with Salesforce, a plus Experience with direct staff supervision required Good oral and written communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects Well organized and detail oriented Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity Discretion in working with confidential information Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines Interest and willingness to be trained on data systems and tools for necessary work. How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying:  www.ceres.org .  Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references.  Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. 

As a basic trainee, the incumbent performs developmental assignments in support of the Public Affairs program located on a Forest Service unit. Assignments are designed to provide training in the public affairs functions for which the unit is responsible. The hired intern will receive formal and on-the job training in planning, organizing, and executing information, external relations, public involvement, and environmental education activities on the unit, to develop experience in various phases of public affairs. This position is offered through the Forest Service Resource Assistant Program (RAP). RAP interns will be required to attend a week-long training in Denver, CO upon hiring. RAP interns will gain valuable on-the-job training, be immersed in the Forest Service culture, and have access to valuable workforce development opportunities. To view a full position description, please visit: https://www.idahocc.org/pdf/Payette%20Council%20RAP%20Announcement.pdf To apply, please visit: https://idahocc.org/interns Select "Payette Council Resource Assistant" as the position applied for.